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Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach
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Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach Keep Reading
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is calling for greater investment in beach and coastal safety education following a report... Keep Reading
A Samoan-NZ lifeguard is encouraging Pasifika to take up swimming lessons in the wake of a report highlighting their over-representation in drowning statistics. Keep Reading
On average, 36 people drown every year on New Zealand's coastlines, the report found. Keep Reading
Tauranga City Council is proposing to open the chequebook to create safe access after a man died there this year. Keep Reading
And the figure is on the increase. Keep Reading
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is calling for more public education about water safety following a report which outlines New Zealand's poor drowning rates. Keep Reading
Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years. Keep Reading
The number of preventable fatal drownings around the country has increased by 18% in the last five years. Keep Reading
Introducing Wai ora Aotearoa: Navigating to a safer future. New Zealand Water Safety Sector Strategy 2025 – the water safety sectors collective approach to ensure everyone connects to and enjoys the water safely. This is a significant event – As the lead ... Keep Reading
Wellington under fives could lose free pool access as council aims to cut spending. Keep Reading
Pair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets. Keep Reading
ACC is partnering with Water Safety NZ to keep children safe in and around water, as the new naming rights sponsor of the Water Skills for Life programme.Wat... Keep Reading
NZ's water-related death toll remains at the higher end for developed countries. Keep Reading
Two men found clingy to a chilly bin after their boat sank have been rescued in the Firth of Thames.Thames Police and Eagle... Keep Reading
With international travel off the cards, boat sellers say they are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand. And space to keep vessels is now becoming scarce. Louise Ternouth reports. Keep Reading
In two separate incidents in the Far North, one diver died while a second was found hours after going missing. Keep Reading
After a day out on the water, Jason Bethell didn't think twice when police officers asked for help. Keep Reading
The man failed to resurface after falling off the jet ski just near Frost Road, north of Onewhero, on Saturday. Keep Reading
The group will swim relay style and are aiming to raise money for St John New Zealand. Keep Reading
The man managed to write a message in the sand of the remote west Auckland beach before collapsing. Keep Reading
Emergency services were called about 2:25pm to the Pilot Bay area, after a person was found unconscious. Keep Reading
There were lots of hugs when Rocco Conaghan reunited with the 5-year-old girl he saved from drowning at a holiday park in January. Keep Reading
It says lessons need to extend beyond the swimming pool. Keep Reading
Lifeguards at a popular Taranaki beach were kept extremely busy on Sunday carrying out multiple rescues. Keep Reading