Drowning
Parents on notice after a spate of drownings
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable Audio
The real risks and health benefits of cold-water swimming
Cold-water swimmers have long been known for espousing the benefits of cold-water dips. But is it all good? New Scientist writer and ex-Antarctic biologist Alison George has investigated whether… Audio
Preventing under 5s from drowning
Twenty-three pre-schoolers drowned in New Zealand in the past five years. Four out of five of these deaths were boys, which is a marked increase on previous years. Audio
Police investigate death of toddler in Whakatāne
A two-year-old boy has died in Whakatāne in what the police describe as a potential drowning.
Man dies snorkelling at Goat Island
A man has died after getting into trouble at a popular snorkelling spot north of Auckland yesterday afternoon.
Bringing our drowning toll down
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Water Safety New Zealand has launched a new research fund into finding out why our country has such a drowning problem. It's the leading cause of recreational death here and our rate is twice that of… Audio
Nine children orphaned after parents drown
Nine children have been orphaned after their parents drowned in a tragic fishing accident on an Auckland beach yesterday afternoon. Audio
Search set to resume for teen missing in Rangitikei River
It's one of a number of water incidents around the country over the weekend, our reporter Sarah Robson joins us with an update. Audio
Child drowns in Auckland swimming pool
A child has drowned in a swimming pool in Auckland.
Drowned skipper had history of lifejacket non-compliance
Teiron Jones wasn't wearing a lifejacket when he drowned overnight. He was convicted of manslaughter last year following the death of a passenger on his boat - who had also not been wearing a… Video, Audio
Rise in river drownings
Though the overall number of drownings is slightly down this summer, there has been a marked rise in one particular 'category' of drowning deaths: those in rivers. Jonty Mills from Water Safety NZ… Audio
Hunua Falls dangerous for swimming, says Council
After two deaths in less than a fortnight at Hunua Falls, near Auckland, locals and the council are questioning whether it should remain open for swimming. Audio
Sandra Coney: Opening up Waikumete Cemetery
Chair of the Waitakere Ranges Local Board, and driving force behind the inaugural open day at New Zealand's largest cemetery, the first event of its kind in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
Why men are more likely to drown
Men drown in much higher numbers than women because they underestimate risks and overestimate their abilities, says a water safety expert. Audio
Boy found at bottom of thermal pool dies
A seven-year-old boy has died in hospital two days after being found unresponsive in a thermal pool northwest of Auckland.
Research to examine Maori water safety record.
Newly funded research will investigate why Maori are overrepresented in the drowning statistics. Audio
NZer who dies trying to save boy from sea hailed a heroine
The New Zealand woman who died trying to rescue a young boy swept off some rocks by a wave in New South Wales, has been hailed a heroine for jumping into choppy water, despite being a poor swimmer. Audio
Concern over access to swimming lessons
It's been a sobering start to the year with 19 drowning deaths in January - which is 10 more than January last year. Water Safety New Zealand is currently renewing its strategy to decide where to… Audio
Boat motor swap leads to drowning
A young man drowned in a Southland lake after he put on a replacement motor that broke the back of his boat. Audio
Drowned man didn't check pool's depth
A coroner's inquest has found a man drowned last year trying to rescue his son from a swimming hole near Gisborne despite apparently being a good swimmer. Audio
