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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.

Search called off after surfer reported missing now believed to be safe

The search was put on hold at 6.25 as all surfers were accounted for.

Group of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau Bar

Boaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.

Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after heavy rainfall

Safeswim programme manager: "If we get enough rainfall you'll get red high-risk beaches."

Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner

Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach

Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death

Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.

Lifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'

Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years.

'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegic

It soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.

Watch: Jet skier takes out paddle boarder on Puhoi River

A prank among friends has gone wrong - especially with the Harbourmaster.

'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue plea

Ben Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.