New Zealand's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed - NZ Herald
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Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
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Te Waiora | Play Stuff
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‘Te Waiora’ is a documentary series exploring the deep connection Māori have with the water. It profiles community water safety advocates across Aotearoa who are working to strengthen this connection with their people through whakapapa, mātauranga and tikanga. Through this series of four short documentaries, ‘Te Waiora’ aims to showcase these individuals, educators and passionate advocates of the transformative power of water.
Trying to reduce the number of drownings this summer | RNZ
RNZ
Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding people to keep an eye on their whānau, particularly if there's drinking involved with any water activity. Emile speaks to the organisation's chief executive, Nicola Keen-Biggelaar.
Safety concerns force cancellation of Aratiatia Rapid spills near Taupō - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
Teenager Logan Ken Hughes drowns trying to rescue girl from Waikato River - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
The young man died after bravely coming to the girl's rescue.
Watch: Dramatic Tamaterau water rescue, man fighting for his life - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Two-year-old boy rescued from Napier pool dies in hospital - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Police have described the death as a "drowning incident".
Police confirm 'water-related' death in Soldiers Rd, McLaren Falls - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.
Fisherman swept down the Tukituki River: 'With the last bit of strength, I managed to shout' - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Cold and clinging to an overhanging willow branch, Ian Tong was sure he was going to die.
WorkSafe inquiry into near-drowning at Napier pool | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
An infant in critical condition was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital, then transferred to Starship Hospital.
Infant in stable condition at Starship Hospital after near-drowning in Napier - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
A child is in a stable condition at Starship Hospital after a near drowning
Wellington waterfront drowning and near-drowning attributed to alcohol consumption | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
A woman’s death on Wellington’s waterfront was likely due to her being intoxicated and unable to rescue herself from the water, a coroner has ruled.
Death of popular teacher who drowned on annual rafting trip was preventable, coroner finds | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Sam Zarifeh's family are busy living “hard and fast and happy” to honour his memory.
Sonam Shelar: Coroner finds pregnant Wellington woman died by drowning, no evidence of foul play | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Sonam Shelar was five months' pregnant when she left the home she shared with her husband. Four days later, her body washed up on a remote Wairarapa beach.
Intensive drownings study shows majority didn't wear lifejackets | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Study on drowning cases finds a majority of missing people in NZ weren't wearing a lifejacket when found, reinforcing the importance of safety equipment.
Confronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.
Drowning fears as lifeguards brace for packed beaches | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Kiwis can't travel overseas so local beaches are already crowded and lifeguards fear deaths and pressure on patrols.
How a world first study could improve water rescues and solve mysterious disappearances | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Jonathon Webber was a lifeguard for 30 years and became sick of not being able to tell families or rescuers where to look for the lost.
Pool fencing, supervision near water urged this summer after toddler's death | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Parents are being reminded of key safety messages around water after a Northland infant died in her family's pool.
Man dead, believed drowned, at Takapuna Beach on Auckland's North Shore | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
A witness saw the man swimming with a group of others before disappearing under the water.
Sudden death, believed to be a drowning, at Takapuna Beach, Auckland - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.
'Our role model': Hero dad 'sacrificed himself' saving family at beach - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
"He said 'I love you my love', and I repeated it back."
NZ's largest intellectual disabilities service provider charged after vulnerable woman drowned in the bath while in its care | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
The service arm of IHC New Zealand has gone on trial on the New Plymouth District Court after a woman in its care drowned in the bath.
Making a splash: Learning to swim 'a good life skill' | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
Swim classes go beyond making a splash, and give water confidence throughout life.
'She'd given up': Titahi Bay rookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girl - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Three teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.