Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
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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.
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
Shark sightings at beaches to rise in summer
Last weekend, a large shark was spotted near Rabbit Island on Nelson's coastline.
Hawke’s Bay: Spike in Covid detected in wastewater, but reported case numbers steady
Wastewater testing shows there has been a recent jump in Covid cases in Hawke's Bay.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
Waitematā Harbour healthy, cease-fire call for Gaza, two leaders meeting and properties making profit | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 16 2023
Rāhui lifted for the Waitematā Harbour sewage leak, immediate call for cease-fire in Gaza during Asean defence meet, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet face to face for first time in a year and data shows nine out of 10 properties selling for a profit. Video / AP / NZHerald
Rookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū Cove
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.
'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Wellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fix
Wellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.
Small Glenbrook beach community fears for the health of Manukau Harbour
In the past month, dozens of Glenbrook Beach residents have joined Stop Polluting the Manukau Harbour Society to fight Watercare’s resource consent application to rezone a 56ha market garden planted in potatoes on prime soil for wastewater treatment purposes. Video / NZ Herald
Fishing in Waitematā Harbour off limits for 28 days due to raw sewage
The sewage overflow was stopped last Friday after a massive sinkhole opened up in Parnell.
'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim
'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'
Historic pool may never be swimmable again
But the area can be beautified and water quality improved.