New ZealandMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandShark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be waryPeople should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.25 Dec 08:19 PM
New ZealandLifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out forThe Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after Christmas Day water incidentEmergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.25 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandWoman drowns after getting into trouble at remote Northland beachThe woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.24 Dec 03:14 AM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuRiver safety plan pushes 'behaviour change''It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowningThe 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandBoy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witnessThe witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing manThe man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.16 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandBoy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months agoA Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.15 Dec 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato RiverExtensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.14 Dec 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt parkThe child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.14 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandChild dies after water-related incident in Lower HuttPolice said the death would be referred to the Coroner.14 Dec 08:31 AM
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
