Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
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World Drowning Prevention Day
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His funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim
The group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.
Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland
Emergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Watch: Large whale capsizes boat in US, two people launched overboard
"It’s kind of a miracle that I’m alive," one of the men aboard the boat said.
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
The father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning
Doctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.
Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say
Though hard water may affect your skin and hair, it's not necessarily bad in all aspects.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool
Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says
The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.
Review under way after preschooler rescued from Auckland pool
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past 4pm on Saturday.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermen
Operation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.
Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Flushed undies cause big stink for Otago council
Repeated blocking of wastewater pump racks up costs for Central Otago District Council.
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cycleway
The site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.
'Under in 30 seconds': Waiwera pair's 'miracle rescue' from rough sea
The pair, which included an elderly man, were left clinging to their upturned dinghy.
Kayaker who sank off coast won auction for new one while fighting for survival
Arnie Cave spent hours floating in the ocean, watching sunlight disappear.