The family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.

There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island

People should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.

The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.

Emergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.

The woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.

Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.

'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'

'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'

The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.

The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.

A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.

The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.

Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.

The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.

Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.

A winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.

'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'

Lifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.

One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.

Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.

'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'

Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.

Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.

Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.

Extensive searches for the NZ man and his best friend were called off after three days.

Piha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.

It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.

Twenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.

Jordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.