Paddle boarder's death to be referred to the Coroner
Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.
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Drowning toll dives, but Water Safety still concerned
Of concern was the high number of over 65 drowning fatalities - 18 in 2018.
'Shocked and disappointed': Vandals attack coastguard vehicles
Staff responding to boatie in trouble arrive to find damaged vehicles.
Brothers, 24 and 30, drown while diving for kai
Two men who died were brothers doing what family say "they both loved most".
'Kai gathering' drownings account for nearly half of all 2019 drownings
Eighteen people have drowned so far this year, compared to 22 same time last year.
'My lungs were burning': Mystery hero who saved swimmers from rip revealed
Reluctant hero says surf life-saving advertisements had taught him what to do.
Mystery hero saves two swimmers from rip
The Good Samaritan quietly left the scene shortly after rescuing to exhausted swimmers.
Geek makes bloody case for a full-face helmet
PLUS: Tim Wilson in good company with his busted knee.
Search called off for two missing Southland fishermen
Shaun Orchard, 23 and Hendrix Kamo, 28, went missing on January 27.
Two people hospitalised following water incidents in Auckland
The incidents were at Maraetai Beach and Mathesons Bay in Leigh.
Man dies after drowning incident at Goat Island
The man had been snorkelling and was missing for minutes before tragedy struck.
The killer selfie: Social media linked to risky behaviour around the water
"People like to push boundaries, go to new frontiers and then share it on social media."
Kayakers thought missing in Hawke's Bay reported safe
Around 8pm last night a member of the public called police with concerns.
Viewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drownings
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Fishermen missing off rocks near Bluff named
Police thanked the volunteers and staff who have been involved in the search.
Boy, 3, who drowned in Gore pond identified
A death notice has named the boy as Lachlan Paul Graham Jones.
'Every parent's nightmare': Boy, 3, drowns in council pond
"This is an absolute tragedy and will be felt by many..."
Four-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermen
A helicopter will continue searching by air.
'It will haunt me forever': Father's pain over 7-year-old son's drowning
Hamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach on January 10, swimming with his sister.
Kayak rescue prompts police water safety warning
Police warning people to take care on the water
Men who died at separate waterfalls in South Auckland named
A police spokesman said sympathies were with both families at this difficult time.
Police recover body at Hunua Falls
Police searching for a missing male at Hunua Falls have recovered a body this afternoon.
Body recovered at Ramarama swimming hole
The body of a male in his 50's was located this morning.
Two men missing after waterfall incidents
Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall.
Man killed in kitesurfing incident in Tauranga
The kite was caught by a gust of wind and crashed.
Dive squad searches Ramarama swimming hole for man
The incident is believed to have occurred at the Maketu Waterfall.
The only beach in Auckland with a black mark for swimming
Up to 48 beaches classified as unsuitable last week - but one stood out.
Teens swept out to sea in inflatable boats
The teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.
French tourists blasted over 'bloody stupid' water rescue
'Bloody stupid' three men were in an inflatable kayak towing a lilo.
Reminder for water users on 'potentially lethal' craft
Crafts such as jetskis are becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public.
Ruakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowning
Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.
'They split the pod up': Anger after jet skiers chase dolphins
Resident says he was "shocked" to see jet skiers chasing the pod of dolphins.
Bream Bay tragedy: Man dies while retrieving fishing nets
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 7am.
Student's waterfall death: 'Help us pray for Kenny's soul'
Body recovered believed to be that of Kent Espinosa, who was holidaying in Northland.