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The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.

The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.

His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.

Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.

Htet died at the west coast beach last Tuesday.

Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.

The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.

Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.

Police said six other people were recovered from the water.

A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.

The death will be referred to the coroner.

Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.

Court hears from grief-stricken parents as school board are sentenced for student's death.

Inexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.

It has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.

The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.

The boat was carrying more than 60 passengers.

Police were called to Queen’s Wharf about 4.50 am.

A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.

Inside the search for Khyzah and the raw grief which has shaken his family's community.

Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.

Dr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.

Three people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.

Jones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.

Sandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.

An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.

'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'

Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.

The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.