New ZealandSpearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospitalA winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.14 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'13 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandGisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated regionThe portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWould be dead today: 11yo owes his life to off-duty lifeguards in dramatic rescueLifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in ripOne is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.06 Dec 07:44 AM
New ZealandHey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summerPublic rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.06 Dec 02:19 AM
New Zealand'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'05 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming holePolice said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.04 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandMystery at sea after celebrated NZ sportsman missing in boating disasterExtensive searches for the NZ man and his best friend were called off after three days.02 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandSwimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beachPiha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.02 Dec 04:10 AM
World27 dead after Nigerian boat accidentIt's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.30 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandNo rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underwayTwenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.29 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen riverJordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandSearch underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū RiverPolice responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.16 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preferenceKiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.14 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beachThe swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.09 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandNew council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling rangeWaikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.01 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandHistory reborn: Waiwera water slide back in businessNestled on a hillside at Northland's Lake Edwin sits an iconic piece of New Zealand history ready to open this weekend. Video / Blackhawk Film ProductionWatch31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGetting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings riseNorthland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt in water-related incidentTwo of the injured were taken to hospital.26 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau HarbourTwo ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boating incident in Manukau HarbourEmergency services are responding to a water incident in Huia after a boat capsize. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldPolice probe deaths of mother and two children in Sydney waterwayRescuers were seen combing the area on jetskis and in boats.19 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice lifted for Manawatū townPotentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.12 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandCoastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit storyCoastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New ZealandWatch09 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil issues boil water notice for Foxton BeachThe council said the water network is likely safe but issued the notice as a precaution.09 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandOne of Auckland’s most popular beaches declared safe after sewage overflowThis morning, there was a very high illness risk for anyone swimming at the beach.28 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMissing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crewsThe death will be referred to the coroner.28 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
