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Waikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this week
Police will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.
'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.
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.
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.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties criticise Coastguard response
Local boaties said Coastguard wasn't near the Manukau Bar as hundreds crossed it.
Three dead: Inquiry launched into Manukau Harbour boating tragedy
Three men aged 54, 61 and 70 died and a fourth man, 23, is in moderate condition.
Off-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells Beach
Police have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.
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.
'The water was tapu': Eyewitness account of search for diver
Strong currents and swells on the day a diver drowned in waters of Cornwallis Beach.
Tales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at sea
Rob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.
'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'.
Government considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boats
The two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.
'She was blue and grey and she wasn't breathing' - holiday nearly ends in tragedy
'Another minute and she'd be dead, it was just touch and go.'
Man dies after incident in Coromandel Peninsula
A man has died after an incident northwest of Coromandel town.
Lifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner finds
Kenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.
Fishing trip takes terrifying turn after shark gashes IRB
The inflatable boat instantly started sinking and three people had to be rescued.
River drama: One person dead after dinghy capsizes on Kaituna River
Two people were pulled from the river mouth along the Bay of Plenty coastline at 11:45am.