Paddle boarder's death to be referred to the Coroner - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.
A monthly update and archive of news relating to Water Safety New Zealand and issues involving water safety, better water skills and drowning prevention.
It's Get Outdoors Week! | Newshub
Newshub
We've got some tips to help if you're planning to head out.
New Zealand Recreation Sector – Preventable drowning toll down but rescue numbers continue to climb – LiveNews.co.nz
livenews.co.nz
NZ drowning toll at second lowest in 20 years, but still concerning, Water Safety NZ says - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Of concern was the high number of over 65 drowning fatalities - 18 in 2018.
Benefits of open-water swim tuition highlighted | Otago Daily Times Online News
Otago Daily Times Online News
Despite New Zealand having one of the world's highest drowning rates, only about a quarter of our primary schools offer the recommended minimum...
Kakanui drowning victims were brothers | Māori Television
Māori Television
The names of the two men who died after gathering seafood at Kakanui, Otago on Tuesday have been named by police.
Coroner finds death of 16-year-old Richard Keremeta at Raglan bridge to be accidental - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
The circumstances of death found Richard's drowning was accidental.
'Kai-gatherers' figure in drownings | Otago Daily Times Online News
Otago Daily Times Online News
Nearly half of all drownings in New Zealand so far this year involve people who were "kai gathering". Eight people have now died while sourcing...
12 February 2019, Otago study proves value of teaching open water survival skills to children, News, University of Otago, New Zealand
University of Otago
Despite the majority of drownings occurring in open-water, basic aquatic skills are typically taught in swimming pools.
Man dies after drowning incident at Auckland's Goat Island | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
A man has died overnight after being found unresponsive in the water at Goat Island on Monday.
Mount Maunganui man stable in hospital after near-drowning at Arataki beach - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Mount Maunganui man who nearly drowned at Arataki beach remains in Tauranga Hospital.