Drownings
Person dies following another water-related incident in Auckland
Another person has died following a water-related incident in the north of Auckland.
Older men 'just not listening' to water safety messages
They need to understand they're no longer "bulletproof" 20-year-olds. Audio
Kiwi 'can-do' attitude catching us out on the water
New Zealanders are over-confident in the water, say surf lifesavers - something that's helped us to our appalling drowning statistics. Audio
Napier: Rahui in place following child's drowning
The tragedy occurred at a beach known to be unsafe for swimming.
How can we reduce preventable drownings?
Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Jonty Mills joins The Panel to talk about a terrible few days in the water. Audio
Research into rip currents may improve swimmer safety
Researchers from the University of Canterbury are trying to better understand dangerous rip currents around New Zealand's coasts.
Two bodies recovered at Auckland swimming spots
Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio
Migrants and water safety
In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Police appeal for more info over pregnant woman's death
RNZ reporter Laura Dooney is at the remote Wairarapa beach where the body of a pregnant Wellington woman was found this week. Video, Audio
Appeal for CCTV footage as police investigate woman's death
Police are appealing for the public's help for more clues as to how the body of a pregnant Wellington woman ended up on a remote Wairarapa beach. Video, Audio
Police explore possible 'sacrifice' of baby on Gold Coast
Australian father may have thrown his 9-month-baby baby into water on purpose, police say.
Calls for more education about the dangers of NZ beaches following deaths
There are fears the number of people drowning at New Zealand beaches will rise if more isn't done to raise awareness of the dangers. Video, Audio
Tragic week on NZ waters
Life guards at west Auckland's Muriwai Beach have extended their hours after 24 rescues at the weekend. Audio
Saved by drone - the way of the future?
Drones could soon save people from drowning at Auckland's treacherous West Coast beaches. Video, Audio
Dam procedures to be reviewed after drowning
Procedures for opening a dam on the Waikato River are being reviewed after an Auckland woman was swept to her death in its surging rapids yesterday.
Celibacy linked to sex abuse in Catholic church inquiry.
New Zealand religious historian, Peter Lineham, speaks about the link between Catholic celibacy and the child sex abuse inquiry in Australia. Audio
Water Safety NZ on weekend drowning toll
Water safety New Zealand CEO Jonty Mills speaks to the Panel about the long weekend drowning toll and the dangers people underestimate when swimming. Audio
Five drownings over long weekend
Water Safety NZ says a horror start to the drowning toll is deeply disappointing. Eighteen people have drowned already this year. Audio
Missing man's body found at Lake Rotoiti
The body of a man who did not resurface after jumping into Lake Rotoiti last week has been found.
'Kiwi macho attitude' blamed for spike in drownings
There was a dramatic rise in the number of river drownings last year, with 24 deaths, 85 percent of which were men.