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'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
Search resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato River
Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Spearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
A winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.
'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole
'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'
A shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crash
All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.
Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region
The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.
Would be dead today: 11yo owes his life to off-duty lifeguards in dramatic rescue
Lifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.
‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip
One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.
Hey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summer
Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.
'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy
'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'
Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
Emergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
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.
Mystery at sea after celebrated NZ sportsman missing in boating disaster
Extensive searches for the NZ man and his best friend were called off after three days.
Swimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beach
Piha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.
27 dead after Nigerian boat accident
It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.
No rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underway
Twenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.
'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.
Search underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū River
Police responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.
Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.
'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beach
The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.
New council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling range
Waikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.
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
Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?