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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
A fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warning
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
New Year Honours list released and five charged over Liam Payne’s death | NZ Herald News Update
The New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
Hey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summer
Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.
Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Don't take a dip at these contaminated Auckland beaches
Spots in Central Auckland and Piha pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.
'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen river
Jordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.
History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business
Nestled on a hillside at Northland's Lake Edwin sits an iconic piece of New Zealand history ready to open this weekend. Video / Blackhawk Film Production
One dead after boating incident in Manukau Harbour
Emergency services are responding to a water incident in Huia after a boat capsize. Video / NZ Herald
Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story
Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Midnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine Pin
Last night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning
Doctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.
Watch: Potential 'tragedy' avoided as launch comes to aid of struggling waka
The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.
'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool
Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
Waiwera couple’s lucky escape after dinghy capsizes on Hibiscus Coast
A volunteer said the rescue was a case of being in the right place at the right time.
Life savers prepare for the worst by throwing themselves into a rip
Reliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.