New ZealandUnrestrained baby in critical conditionA baby critically injured in a crash near Kopaki, Waikato, this morning was unrestrained on its mother's lap when the car hit a bank.19 May 06:05 AM
New Zealand'I just had to risk it'A father saw his daughters' faces flash before him as he risked his life, diving into the surf to save two girls caught in a rip at a Hawkes Bay beach yesterday.25 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSurf crews prepare for Gallipoli raceA surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.24 Apr 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Brave' boy rescues classmate in poolExclusive: When 5-year-old Tre-Vaughn Dysart saw his classmate slip underwater his instincts kicked in.20 Mar 08:34 PM
New ZealandFamily 'proud' of attempted rescuerDarryl Rolton wouldn't hesitate to help a mate in trouble. That instinctive nature cost the Christchurch man his life on Saturday when he leapt 11 metres off the Maruia Falls.05 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandDog-gone king tides drag outMotorists and beach-goers are again being urged to keep an eye on a king tide that has caused issues in recent days.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTide alert to road usersKing tides are due to wash up on Auckland's shores just after 10am today, and the New Zealand Transport Agency is warning people to take extra care on coastal roads.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWater-lovers go with flowKing tides lure dozens out to play but expert warns people to take care in the current.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrowned woman had bright futureA teenager who died after she was pulled from a Hamilton motel swimming pool had lived in an orphanage, and had a promising teaching career ahead of her.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Thank God for lifeguards'A teenage girl caught in a rip had stopped breathing by the time lifeguards plucked her, limp and grey, from the sea.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeens save group from hazardous surf"It was 3-4m surf, and really, really dumping." Two teenage sisters fought 4m waves to save a man and four children at an unguarded surf beach.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifeguards brace for 'massive' weekendLifeguards are gearing up for the biggest weekend of the year as holidaymakers are set to throng popular beaches all over the country.27 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandLifeguards first-stop shop for first aidMore New Zealanders will be given first-aid treatment by lifeguards for injuries such as cut feet and marine stings this summer than rescued from the water, new research shows.27 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandLifejacket law to protect 'new Kiwis'A council bylaw making the wearing of lifejackets compulsory on small boats is about the changing face of Auckland, says Watersafe Auckland chief executive Sandra Harrop.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifejacket bylaw clears first hurdleAuckland councillors have passed the first stage of a new bylaw to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory in small boats.02 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandBoaties hit back at lifejacket lawA push to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory on small boats is another case of "Nanny State" and won't reduce drownings, a boating club says.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLake Tarawera tragedy: Victims namedThe father and daughter who died in a tragic kayaking accident on Lake Tarawera yesterday have been named by police.02 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandLake Tarawera dad's frantic final actMore details are emerging of a father's desperate attempts to save his young daughter before both died in a Rotorua lake yesterday.01 Dec 07:29 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Pool-fencing laws suit bureaucracy, not children's water safety30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSwim scheme makes wavesThousands of Auckland children are becoming more confident in the water, thanks to a city-wide project teaching them how to swim.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum's plea of anguishA grieving mother is pleading with parents never to leave their young children alone in water after her infant son drowned in a bath.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-food mats push water safetyThis summer, water safety messages will be seen on 600,000 tray mats in KFC restaurants around the country.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifeguards' pleas for help strike deaf earsThe surf lifesaving season kicked off without any serious incidents at Hot Water Beach, but lifeguards there fear that won't last long.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGarner full throttle on safetyMedia personality Duncan Garner is swapping his blazer for a lifejacket this summer - and is calling on boaties to remember theirs too.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's water safety champion namedA Bluff woman has been named New Zealand's champion of water safety.06 Oct 04:47 AM
