'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach
"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.
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One person dies after water incident at Lake Rotoma
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 11am on Thursday.
Kayaker dies after falling from kayak in Tasman District
Paramedics worked to give the man CPR, but he could not be revived.
Grieving Auckland yachtie's wife: 'He was my soulmate'
Keith Lane fell overboard hours after competing in a Waiheke yacht race.
Investigation after man found dead in water at Brown's Bay
The body of the man was found in water off a popular walkway this morning.
Classmates remember Waihi Beach victim Jaden Chhayrann
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, is missing presumed drowned at Waihī Beach.
Drownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'
Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.
'Her babies do not deserve this'
Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.
'Smile could light up the room': Outpouring of grief for drowned Napier boy
Marewa School has postponed its parent-teacher interviews for a week in wake of tragedy.
Class trip drowning tragedy: School considers independent investigation
The search continues this morning for 17-year-old Jaden Chhayrann.
School-trip beach tragedy: 'Kind, funny' teen missing after being swept to sea
Six people have been lost in water-related tragedies since Thursday.
'An absolute hero': Mother died saving her child from a rip
Kelsi Wood died trying to save her daughter's life.
Man dies after going missing in Southland water incident
The man was part of a group on the water in Southland.
Beach tragedy: Teen swept to sea and presumed drowned was on school trip
One of the school's teachers reportedly made a heroic effort to save the teen.
Search for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third day
There's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.
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Editorial: Everyone did the right thing to save Emily. Are you prepared to do the same?
A toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.
Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.
Person critically injured after water incident at Baylys Beach
Police responded to a report of a drowning at the bay this evening.
Spa photo that has mums freaking out
Aussie blogger sparks fears by posting photos of her home DIY job.
'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - Coastguard
A man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.
Swim tragedy: Boy paralysed after disastrous dive
Summer swim with mates ended in life-changing spinal injury.
Local Focus: Who's a good buoy?
Not an alien spaceship bobbing about in the sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dangerous act: Swimmers risking mutilation or death
Jumpers trying to leap into a boat's propeller wash, or as close as they can to a boat.
Drowning tragedy: Boy dies at Karioitahi Beach
A boy has been identified as the person who drowned at Karioitahi Beach yesterday.
One dead, two injured in Karioitahi Beach water incident
Two people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Karioitahi Beach.
'She was a hero': Woman drags two struggling teens out of rip
Rachel Taylor 'sprinted' into the surf wearing a dress with dog Mylo to save two teens.
'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedy
Widow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.
Surf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognised
Because of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.
Body found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocks
Police believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.
Search resumes today for missing person in Whanganui River
The turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.
Man overboard: Intoxicated passenger jumps off Auckland ferry
Witness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.
Focus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau River
Focus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James Allan
A tragedy is avoided on Auckland's North Shore
A prepared kayaker and a successful rescue effort meant tragedy was avoided in the water off Browns Bay on Sunday. Video / Police
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.