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Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
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One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.
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The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.
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"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”
Man who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save child
Kiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.
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Water safety top of mind this summer after rise in drownings last year
So far this year, 68 people have died in preventable drownings.
'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.
Drowning fatalities highlight importance of water safety
The "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald'
Watch: Goose Bay local witnessed whale following boating tragedy
Kevin Anderson said while the rescue was still unfolding he saw a whale heading north, diving under the water within two or three hundred yards of the vessel. Video / Tim Cuff / NZ Herald
Five dead as boat capsizes near Kaikōura after colliding with whale
Five people have died after a boat with 11 people on board capsized off Goose Bay, near Kaikōura. Video / Supplied
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Two fisherman rescued off Taieri Mouth
Two fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar Francis
Courageous rescue of a boy by his older brother
A 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen Jaquiery
Gerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?
Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?
Veteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around water
Northland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Boat found, person still missing off Auckland coast
Police were called last night after the boat capsized.
Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood
30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern Advocate
Surfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocks
The man needed to be resuscitated twice.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
Ports of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'
It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.
Police appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fisherman
The search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.
Coroner lifts suppression for Tairua Bar boating victim
Four people were flown to hospital following the incident.
Enchanter family face tragedy of double funeral
'They will be sorely missed by their families and friends.'
Late-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau Harbour
The alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.
Rāhui put in place at beach near Dunedin where surfer died on Saturday
The rāhui will remain in place until 3pm today.
Person dies at Whangamatā Beach despite CPR attempts
The person was not able to be revived after being brought from the water this afternoon.
Watch: Coastguard rescues kayaker caught in heavy swells
Coastguard skipper Henry van Tuel said conditions on the water were deteriorating.
Watch: Wreck of sunken fishing boat Enchanter shown in new footage
The footage was shot from a helicopter involved in the rescue.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.