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Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
Surfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beach
Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy Morris
One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
Missing Cook Strait jetskier named as search efforts continue
Andrew Walker, 68, went missing while jetskiing on February 3.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing
Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP
Vessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappears
Waikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.
Bystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf
'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.
‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
Top businessman pulled face-down from surf ahead of TV appearance
Rescuers performed CPR and used a defibrillator before the man was airlifted to hospital.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
Lifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areas
A man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Police rescue three men missing overnight in Waikaia River rafting ordeal
Police were alerted after the trio didn't arrive at a designated pick-up point.
Maketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shoreline
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.
‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at Piha
Partner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.
‘Big dreams’: Missing Piha swimmer wanted to buy house with partner; body found on nearby beach
'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach
The 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.
'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life
Police divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.
Watch: Floating picnic table pulls up to SailGP Auckland
A policeman on a jetski intercepted the group of men, took a photograph, and left.
How to swim safely at one of NZ’s deadliest beaches
Piha is one of NZ’s most beautiful beaches, but also one of the most dangerous. Reporter Madison learns the rules of safe swimming so you and your mates can have an amazing summer.
SailGP meets Auckland: How did the fans find the event?
Find out what the fans thought of the SailGP landing in Auckland over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald
Best seat to watch SailGP: Boys float on Auckland's harbour on picnic table
A group of spectators on a make-shift BBQ table fitted with floats and an outboard motor at the SailGP event 19 January 2025 on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Video / Ally Ford