New Zealand'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedyWidow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.08 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognisedBecause of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.28 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes today for missing person in Whanganui RiverThe turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.26 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandMan overboard: Intoxicated passenger jumps off Auckland ferryWitness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.26 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandFocus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau RiverFocus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James AllanWatch26 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandA tragedy is avoided on Auckland's North ShoreA prepared kayaker and a successful rescue effort meant tragedy was avoided in the water off Browns Bay on Sunday. Video / PoliceWatch26 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJetboat crashes on Kawarau River near QueenstownThere are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.25 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandFour children among those saved in Northland boat rescueTwo paddle boarders raced over to the sinking boat with spare life jackets.21 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandLocals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in NorthlandLocals led the rescue operation.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandMassive waves and baking hot weather on the wayBlistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.19 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandGust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbourOfficially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.18 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandBehind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobsA 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWoman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in ripLifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.15 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandFrom ill-fated waterfall leap to pro bodybuildingEphraim Gudjeon went from cracked vertebra to cracking professional bodybuilding's ranks.15 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclone expected to hit parts of Fiji and TongaA tropical cyclone is heading towards Fiji and Tonga and may impact NZ beaches next week.14 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandOne dead after water incident at Oakura BeachThey were pulled from the water this evening.13 Jan 09:53 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker now focused on body recoveryThe kayaker was checking fishing nets on Lake Ellesmere when he went missing.13 Jan 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Stronger rips, bigger waves': Cyclone could make popular beaches dangerous this weekendThe offshore storms could also bring dangerous conditions for swimmers.13 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: Hero dad who died saving child couldn't swimValeliano Mita rushed to his son's rescue in the harbour on Saturday.13 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandThree children swept out to sea at Pātea beachA nearby swimmer saved two of the children.12 Jan 03:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life between the flagsA day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSix drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."07 Jan 04:43 PM
New ZealandA naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug meFreezing, exhausted and having accepted death. The look on his face is one I won't forget.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne RiverPeople were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.07 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandYouth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was savingWoman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone was swept out and I felt sick': Lifeguards open up about west coast patrols"I heard someone had got swept out and I felt sick. I almost went back to vomit."04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildren saved from potentially 'deadly' lakeLake Rotorua is unpredictable and potentially deadly, warn long-term visitors.02 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandHomunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chopThere was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.02 Jan 05:39 AM
