'Hectic’ conditions prompt warning for Mount beachgoers
Lifeguards in Mount Maunganui have been inundated with people needing rescue.
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Watch: Boat on fire on Lake Taupō
The medium size boat was fully engulfed on Lake Taupō. Video / Supplied
Water a greater risk to swimmers than sharks, surf lifesavers say
The most dangerous situations continue to come from rips, tides, waves and holes.
Holiday heartbreak - three dead in separate drownings across NZ
Tragedy on Boxing Day and early this morning.
Person missing in Christchurch lake after canoe capsizes
Emergency services were called to Lake Roto Kohatu at about 6.50pm
Trio rescued after dinghy swept nearly a kilometre off Kaikoura Coast
The trio were spotted waving from the water at about 5.40pm today.
'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocks
The 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.
Woman airlifted to hospital after near-drowning at West Auckland beach
Police were alerted that a woman had not returned from her swim at around 7pm.
Focus: How to stay safe around sharks this summer
Shark expert Dr Riley Elliott explains how to stay safe around sharks at holiday hotspots plus reveals his new app that lets you track sharks in real-time this summer. Video / NZ Herald
Lure of free fish driving up drowning statistics - experts
As the cost of living bites, many can't afford bad weather getting in the way.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Watch: Boat capsizes in large surf off Manu Bay
Video shows the moment a boat capsized in large surf off Manu Bay in Raglan early on Sunday morning. Video / Supplied
Watch: Tense moment as boat & trailer almost flip on Auckland motorway
The swaying boat & trailer was spotted on Auckland's State Highway 20. Video / Supplied
Body found in Wairoa River believed to be missing fisherman
The man had been missing since Wednesday when the dinghy he was in capsized.
Police search for man missing off Waikato coast
Three men were fishing when one slipped on rocks, fell into water 25km from Raglan
Diver who died at Mahia remembered as a 'hard-working, dedicated and loving' father of two
Tipuna Jones, 36, leaves behind a partner and two children
Great catch: Aussie company Jaycar buys Burnsco
Boss says he and his sisters are ready to retire from family-run firm.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Police suspend search for missing 10-year-old Ryder Ferregel
Search efforts ongoing for over two weeks after boat capsize on Manukau Harbour suspended.
Mum's water safety message after daughter falls in pool
Pennie O'Connor shares her family's story, on the eve of Water Safety NZ and Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand's SWIMSAFER Week campaign. Video / Supplied
'It’s one of the most important things': Mum's swimming lessons plea after tot tumbles into pool
Swim classes saved toddler, but half of Kiwi kids are missing out.
Emergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beach
Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
Drownings, boat accidents: Why are Kiwis still dying on the water?
One group of people accounts for 80 per cent of drowning deaths.
"True hero": Drowning victim 'gave his life to save another'
The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.
‘I’m no hero mate’: Rescuer tells of valiant effort to save drowning swimmer
"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”
Man who drowned at Christchurch beach was trying to save child
Kiwi men urged to take better care in and around the water this summer.
Search continues for missing 10-year-old, floods hit Northland & election day in America | Focus Morning Bulletin 9 November, 2022
More on the missing 10-year-old involved in boating tragedy, New Zealand answers the call at COP27 and midterm elections underway in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Water search continues for boy, overnight shooting in Ōtara & lunar eclipse on the horizon tonight | Focus Morning Bulletin 8 November, 2022
Hunt for missing child continues, fears Auckland shooting could spark another gang war and why you should look up tonight in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Labour support slumps, fatal Manukau harbour capsize & league fans party hard | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 November, 2022
Support for Labour slumps, Clarks Beach capsize and a big night for league fans in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mayors unite against 3 waters, Iran actions condemned & Melbourne cup fever | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 November, 2022
New Mayors uniting against the government's three waters reforms, assisted death numbers revealed & Melbourne cup fever begins in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Water safety top of mind this summer after rise in drownings last year
So far this year, 68 people have died in preventable drownings.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.
Drowning fatalities highlight importance of water safety
The "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald'
Watch: Goose Bay local witnessed whale following boating tragedy
Kevin Anderson said while the rescue was still unfolding he saw a whale heading north, diving under the water within two or three hundred yards of the vessel. Video / Tim Cuff / NZ Herald