'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015
There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.
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Dunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lion
A beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl Jones
Lucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua bar
Coastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.
Two serious water incidents in an hour on Coromandel Peninsula
Emergency services called to Waihī and Hahei this afternoon.
Lifeguards rescued 18 people in northern region beaches yesterday
Swimmers as young as 10 up to those in their 50s were rescued yesterday.
Two more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drown
Reports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.
'Dead in the water': Boaties recall moments after vessel flipped
"I didn't think I was going to make it, to be honest," one of the men admitted.
Water tragedy: East Coast rugby legend dies in diving accident
Diver who died off East Coast was a rugby hero of the province
Child's body found in Manawatū River search
One body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman
Toddler remains critical in hospital after near-drowning at Raglan
The toddler remains critical but stable in Waikato Hospital.
Body recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr old
The 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.
Raglan near-drowning: 2-year-old's brave battle after pool incident
The two-year-old was initially hospitalised in a critical condition.
Three deaths in North Island water tragedies
Since Thursday, six people have died in water related incidents.
Lifeguards warn pool toys can be a danger in the sea
Surf lifeguards are increasingly seeing people with water toys not meant for the ocean.
Waikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this week
Police will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.
New Zealanders celebrate a safe Christmas on northern beaches
Yesterday, a total of five people were rescued as Kiwis spent the day at the beach.
'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedy
Five-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.
Man dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier Island
Emergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.
Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
Child dies at Christchurch swimming pool
A distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.
Major search for missing swimmer suspended for the night
'A search and rescue operation is currently under way.'
'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mourned
Jack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.
Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
Off-duty cop and family save trio from rip
Drama at west coast beach after Surf Life Saving NZ put away flags for day.
'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidents
The callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.
One person critical after water incident at Karekare Beach
One person has been transported to hospital this evening.
Mass Muriwai rescue: 13 swimmers brought back to shore as rips catch out swimmers at northern beaches
Two mass rescues have taken place at northern beaches, Waikato River rescues also needed.
Police rescue pair after boat sinks off Wellington
The boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.
St John attending water incident at Omaha
A St John spokesperson said one person is in a serious condition.
'This is why we do it': Photo captures emotional reunion after Coastguard rescue
The kayaker was rescued from his sinking vessel after more than an hour in the water.
Search for missing swimmer suspended
Police have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.
Manukau boating tragedy: Police release names of three victims
The men who died were aged 54, 61 and 70.