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More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
Newmarket Olympic Pools: police investigating after 9-year-old dragged underwater
The child was swimming in a lane when he bumped into another swimmer.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
Fountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning death
The child died just three days before their 5th birthday.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress call
A volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.
Breaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic season
Water Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Risking it all for kaimoana: Māori men putting lives on line in the water as cost of living rises
“Your whānau would rather have you there without that kaimoana, than you not there."
Brent Eastwood: Massive thank you to Top Energy for the generous support
It’s always nice when those sponsors are local ones.
Adult with serious injuries and two children hospitalised after getting stuck in rip south of Auckland
Police notified St John of the situation about 5.41pm.
Christchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heat
City swelters under 30C for third straight day.
Quickfire sale of new marina berths in Whangārei
The new marina can accommodate boats up to 35 metres long.
‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018
Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.
Grim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decade
Water-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.
'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbs
Whether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.
How a Māori myth could teach people about seismic risks
A new exhibition dedicated to a South Island iwi has opened in Blenheim.
Holiday heartbreak - three dead in separate drownings across NZ
Tragedy on Boxing Day and early this morning.
'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into pool
Swim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.
Drownings, boat accidents: Why are Kiwis still dying on the water?
One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.
"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'
The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.
One person in serious condition following water incident at Christchurch beach
Fourteen people died in the NZ water over the Christmas-New Year period.
One person dead after diving incident at Goat Island
Emergency services were called to a group of three divers struggling in the water.
Boy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes named
Shakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.
Water safety boss urges caution after three drownings yesterday
This summer, 12 deaths have already been reported.
Child dies at Christchurch swimming pool
A distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.
Two deaths on Auckland's Manukau harbour in two days
One person was diving, the other was using a kayak when they got into trouble.