Watch: Two dead at Piha Beach in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the beach just after 6pm Saturday. The two people were unresponsive when brought to shore by lifeguards. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
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Opoutere Beach family tragedy: Body found believed to be missing swimmer
Police are yet to formally identify the body.
Person dies in Auckland as horror week on water continues
Nine are dead in nine days after a string water-related tragedies.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues
The search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
Horror 48 hours in Coromandel: Police confirm another fatal water-related incident
The incident follows yesterday's double drowning at Opoutere Beach.
Watch: Fatal water incident at Opoutere Beach
18 January 2023 | One person has died and a search is underway for another person missing after a water incident at a Coromandel beach. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
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Holidaymakers recall tragedy at Coromandel beach, eight people rushed to hospital after crash overnight and why we shouldn’t be alarmed after Qantas issued a mayday call in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beach
Six people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.
‘He died a hero’: Family in shock after father dies trying to rescue son
'He went out the way he wanted to go out, protecting his child.'
Paddler run over by boat: 'I couldn't be any luckier'
The man suffered broken ribs, cracked vertebrae, and a collapsed lung in the incident.
One person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incident
Emergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.
Watch: Runaway boat nearly runs down Mairangi bay swimmers
One beachgoer witnessed the boat doing “figure of eights” between the flags.
Dangerous levels of toxic algae found in Hutt River, owners urged to keep dogs on leash
A piece of algae the size of a 50 cent coin was enough to kill a dog - council.
Police called to three water incidents in three hours
Vessels in Auckland, Taupo and Whangarei Harbour got into trouble.
‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughter
Son says Memory Peu died as she lived her life, always putting others' needs first.
Search continues for missing fisherman
The alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.
Two swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys
"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police
Grim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decade
Water-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.
'Alcohol and water don't mix' - police issue safety advice as holiday drowning toll climbs
Whether swimming, diving or boating, there are plenty of precautions you should take.
'Hectic’ conditions prompt warning for Mount beachgoers
Lifeguards in Mount Maunganui have been inundated with people needing rescue.
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