Search called off for two missing Southland fishermen
Shaun Orchard, 23 and Hendrix Kamo, 28, went missing on January 27.
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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.
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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.
Missing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend says
A police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.
Grandfather's 'devastation' at 7-year-old's drowning
Logan Recce Tuson was caught in a rip at Wainui Beach as his father watched on.
Beach tragedy: Police release name of boy, 7, who drowned at Raglan
A family's day at the beach ended in tragedy as 7-year-old swept into harbour channel.
Missing fisherman's body found washed up near Muriwai
Member of the public found the body.
Seven-year-old missing at Raglan has died
Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.
Safety warning after near-drowning at Paremata
Two incidents in the water yesterday have prompted a warning from the harbourmaster.
Teen surfer flown to hospital after bad wipeout
Teen stabilised, flown to Middlemore Hospital by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Young girl in serious condition after pool incident
Young girl taken to North Shore Hospital following incident at Stanmore Bay Pool.