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‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018
Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.
Quickfire sale of new marina berths in Whangārei
The new marina can accommodate boats up to 35 metres long.
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.
'It just wasn't my time': Man revived after 7.5 mins underwater
'I remember sitting at the bottom of the pool and then a flash'.
'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegic
It soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
Teens to the rescue: Desperate CPR to save drowning girl
"It puts a lot of value in first aid courses, to tell you the truth, really."
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Swimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'
Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.
Drownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'
Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.
School-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to sea
Six people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.
Search for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third day
There's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.
Local Focus: Who's a good buoy?
Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbour
Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.
Auckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victim
The 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.
Six drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period
"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."
'No one is stronger than a rip': How to spot one and what to do
And what to do when you get stuck.