'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awareness
Water Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.
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Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.
How Texans saved stranded Kiwi divers dragged out to sea
The divers had been experiencing their 101st dive together.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacket
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
Injured man enters supermarket, Japan plane collision and Takanini Hall fire | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 4, 2024
A man is in Middlemore Hospital after entering a Manurewa supermarket with serious injuries, the Coast Guard plane that collided with a Japan Airlines plane at a Tokyo airport was not cleared for take-off and six fire crews attended a Takanini Hall fire last night. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald / Getty
A call for responsible driving and water safety
Opinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.
People swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflow
Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
'You'll be okay, we're here to help': Cliff plunge victim's dramatic kayak rescue
The family had been holidaying on their yacht in the harbour when they heard screams.
A heartbreaking loss: The tragic toll of summer's waters
OPINION: The incident serves as a stark reminder heading into the summer break.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
New Zealand dad drowns while saving kids at Sydney beach
Artificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.
Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
Rescues, drownings and traumatic scenes – keeping swimmers safe not just a day at the beach for lifeguards
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Staying safe in the water this summer
GM of Surf Life Saving NZ Northern region Zac Franich gives us his top tips and tricks for staying safe this summer in and around the water. Video / Carson Bluck
Person choppered to hospital after near-drowning on Kāpiti Coast
Police said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.
Missing boatie found dead after water tragedy in Marlborough this morning
Police were notified this morning.
More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days before
Tony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.
Tūtira re-opens in time for Christmas - and the lake's good for a dip, too
After months of uncertainty, one of Hawke's Bay's most treasured assets is open.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
Newmarket Olympic Pools: police investigating after 9-year-old dragged underwater
The child was swimming in a lane when he bumped into another swimmer.
Man revisits Raglan 50 years on from Dad's disappearance
Wayne Morley came from the UK to pay tribute to his Dad who died in Raglan 50 years ago.
Strong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: Coroner
A beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.
Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
Govt's freshwater reform sparks backlash from 50 experts, leaders
Fifty experts and leaders have urged Govt against reforms of national freshwater rules.
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
Making a splash: An expert's guide to doing the perfect bomb/manu
Those judged as having the best manu could head to the world championships.
Warning over swimming, water contact in Whangārei Town Basin
People and pets should stay out of the water due to an algal bloom.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.
'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonus
Drowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.