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Raglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help man
A group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.
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'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at Pātaua
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
'Immense sorrow': Brother witnesses sea tragedy, family bereft after 19-year-old drowns
Hiran Joseph is being remembered as 'a lovely boy just starting his life'.
Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.
Person rescued 200m off Otago beach in busy weekend for lifeguards
22 rescues and 44 assists were performed nationally by surf lifeguards at the weekend.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
Three dead, girl missing after boat capsize in Fiji
A 12-year-old girl is missing and three people have drowned after a boat capsized in Fiji.
'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awareness
Water Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
A call for responsible driving and water safety
Opinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.
A heartbreaking loss: The tragic toll of summer's waters
OPINION: The incident serves as a stark reminder heading into the summer break.
Coastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new report
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.
Fundraiser for NZer who drowned saving children in Australia raises thousands of dollars
More than $2500 has been raised in 15 hours.
New Zealand dad drowns while saving kids at Sydney beach
Artificial beach in Australia had only been open one week before the tragedy.
‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
His kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?
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.
Family man's death at Far North beach led local woman to save lives nationwide
After a heartbreaking drowning at Cable Bay, local Pat Millar decided to take action.
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.
Check your fencing: Distraught family speak after 1yo drowns in backyard pool
Heartbroken whānau say they would do anything to turn back time to avoid losing baby River
Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga
Cook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.
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.
In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.
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.