Swimmers warned after stingray attack
Rescue chopper called after woman in her 20s injured in close encounter with a stingray.
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Items belonging to missing Bethells Beach fisherman found
Korean man Myung Kang, 57, went missing on January 5.
68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018
In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.
Grieving family tell of fisherman's big heart
"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."
Police name toddler who drowned in Ashburton ditch
Emergency services were called to a Maronan Valetta Rd address at about 5.20pm on Sunday.
Bethells Beach fisherman missing for three days
The search resumes for a man in his 50s who went fishing at Bethells Beach on Sunday.
Body found in search for teen swept away at Whatipu Beach
The body was recovered north of Piha Beach.
Hero cop saves 3 girls from drowning at Lake Okareka
An off duty cop saved three little girls from drowning at a crowded Rotorua lake beach.
Missing fisherman found dead by emergency services
Police received reports of an overdue fisherman near Kohukohu around 5.15pm.
One in hospital after jetskis collide at beach north of Auckland
Emergency services responding to reports of a collision involving jetskis.
First save: 13yo rookie surf lifesaver notches up first rescue at Tauranga
Teen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.
One person dead after falling into water in Ashburton
Emergency services were called to the incident on Sunday evening.
The victim, in her 20s, has been taken to Middlemore Hospital
A young woman in her 20s has been injured while swimming at a waterfall in Ramarama.
Boatie rescues children on North Shore
Two children were in difficulty in the water at Rothesay Bay on the North Shore.
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
'Just hanging on': Dad-son bonding trip a near tragedy
Near-tragedy "wasn't the father-son bonding day I was hoping for," Josh Jamieson says.
Sank in 60 seconds: Dad, 4 kids spend 35 mins in water
Father and four children spent 35 minutes in the water awaiting rescue.
Happy ending to dramatic water rescue in Far North
The group were saved from the middle of Whangape Harbour.
Off-duty lifeguard, nephews save festivalgoers caught in rip
"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."
Emergency crews called to an incident at a beach in Pātaua
Paramedics were called to an incident at a beach in Pātaua, Northland, this afternoon.
'He told her to go': Teen lets would-be rescuer swim to safety as he is swept away
A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.
Swept out to sea: Teen still missing as search halted
Emergency services frantically search for missing swimmer.
Man critical but stable after water incident at Cooks Beach
Emergency services were called to Cooks Beach just after 6pm yesterday.
Teen rescues friend three days after surf lifesaving lesson
Surf Life Saving Northern region is calling for better funding to allow it to grow.
Focus: Surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach
Head lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.
New Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de Jong
A young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.
Editorial: You probably can't swim as well as you think
EDITORIAL: Many of us cannot swim in moving water as well as we think we could.
Beaches across Auckland marked as no-swim zones
At least 12 beaches across Auckland are ones to avoid today.
Diver who died on Christmas Eve a beloved dad
Family "so humbled" by all the love and support they have received.
Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall
The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.
Boat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave
"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."
Editorial: Enjoy summer, but look after each other
EDITORIAL: Look after each other on our roads and at our beaches while enjoying summer.