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10 metre-plus waves: Wild weather on way for weekend
'There is a heightened risk for those people that may get in trouble in the water.'
'Tsunami' wave injures 44 at Chinese water park
'Tsunami' wave injures 44 at Chinese water park. Video / Newsflare
Two people rescued by helicopter in Kawakawa Bay
Two people rescued by helicopter in Kawakawa Bay. Video / Supplied
Coroner inquest hears details of Polynesian Spa drowning
A coroner is hearing details about the death of a French tourist in a hot pool in Rotorua.
Six hours trapped in water: Man critical after incident in Northland
Rescuers pulled the man from the water just before 6am today.
St Cuth's pool incident: Girl, 6, rushed to hospital after CPR
A 6-year-old girl is recovering in Starship Hospital following the incident.
Snorkelling tragedy: Respected Kiwi firefighter dies at Great Barrier Reef
Bill Metherell's wife was hospitalised for a week after trying to rescue him.
Police dive squad to join search for missing boatie
The missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.
'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-black
Urgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.
Thirty seconds from drowning: Dramatic water rescue earns award
"Her initial response was 'thank god you guys were here, I thought I was gone'."
Body of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beach
A local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.
He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea
The fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.
Emails query council response to pollution issues at Auckland beaches
A 4-year-old girl was infected at an Auckland beach marked safe for swimming.
Watch: Incredible moment 10-year-old girl saved sister from drowning
The 10-year-old girl wasted no time once she spotted her 3-year-old sister under water.
Kiwi tourist dies while snorkelling off Queensland
The man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, about 1.45pm on Monday.
Flooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' plan
Auckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.
Acutely hypothermic but alive; successful rescue from Port Waikato coast
The woman was so cold she went into cardiac arrest en-route to Auckland Hospital.
Search suspended for man missing after jet boat crash on the West Coast
The searches have been temporarily suspended today due to conditions on the river.
'We have to find you': Partner's heartbreak after jet boat crash
Two men were washed downstream on the Taramakau River after a jet boat crash on Friday.
Chopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'
"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."
Footage of water rescue by Eagle helicopter and Auckland Airport's hovercraft
Watch this dramatic footage of a recent water rescue by Eagle and Auckland Airport's hovercraft. / Auckland City District Police
'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survival
When Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do
Rescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months on
Philip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.
Search continues for man missing off Bethells Beach
The 34-year-old has not been seen since being swept out to sea on Thursday.
Person dies in jet boat crash in Fiordland
Police were called at 8.45pm last night to the incident on the Hollyford River.
Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller
The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.
One dead after boating incident off Coromandel Peninsula
Cordons are in place while emergency services work at the scene.
Lost at sea for 3 hours: Tourist saved by a pair of jeans
Arne Murke was lost at sea for over three hours, using his jeans as a life jacket.
Fateful dip: Still sick, one year after school swim trip
Georgia Beal is still suffering after swimming in Napier's Pandora Pond a year ago.
Old for new lifejacket campaign trade a success over summer
Almost 500 more lifejackets were traded in this summer compared to the previous campaign.
Tourist tragedy: 'He couldn't have scripted a better death'
Andrew Massey died on February 23. His friends and family pay tribute.
Surfer attacked, father asks for compassion
The teenager was hunted down and kicked while riding a wave back to shore.
'Dreadful loss': Clutha River jet boat crash victim identified
'Very talented' jet boat operator and family man confirmed dead in crash.