New Zealand'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into poolSwim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrownings, boat accidents: Why are Kiwis still dying on the water?One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from wavesYoung surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in serious condition following water incident at Christchurch beachFourteen people died in the NZ water over the Christmas-New Year period.29 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after diving incident at Goat IslandEmergency services were called to a group of three divers struggling in the water.15 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes namedShakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.06 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandWater safety boss urges caution after three drownings yesterdayThis summer, 12 deaths have already been reported.26 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Too many New Zealanders are drowningHow to stay safe this summer.24 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandChild dies at Christchurch swimming poolA distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.22 Dec 08:06 AM
New ZealandTwo deaths on Auckland's Manukau harbour in two daysOne person was diving, the other was using a kayak when they got into trouble.11 Oct 12:34 AM
New Zealand'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'.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegicIt soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.11 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandHorror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.06 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeens 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."05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.09 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDrownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.26 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandSchool-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to seaSix people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third dayThere's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.22 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who's a good buoy?Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandGust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbourOfficially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.18 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandThree boaties spent hours in the sea before one diedThree men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.15 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSix drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."07 Jan 04:43 PM
New Zealand'No one is stronger than a rip': How to spot one and what to doAnd what to do when you get stuck.30 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandWhy do so many people die at our beaches?People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandDrowning deaths: The age-group raising concernsThe number of people aged over 65 drowning in preventable deaths has skyrocketed.20 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandNew technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summerWater Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed deadOther fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.21 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandSucked out to sea: Four exhausted swimmers plucked from ripOff-duty lifeguards save four from the water after they were swept out by rip.04 Nov 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will never get over this': drowned toddler's mum"I never thought it would happen to me... I can't really function at all."25 Sep 05:00 PM
