Tragedy has struck one family holidaying in the Cook Islands, as a 52-year-old mother drowned while trying to save her 11-year-old daughter.
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NewsWorst year for drowning in a decade
Water Safety Aotearoa says last year was the worst in a decade for drowning and for men in particular.
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Diving lessons called for to cut back drowning deaths
The blooming of the pōhutukawa tree is a sure sign that seafood is abundant.
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Man has died following water-related incident at Mt Maunganui
Police can confirm a man thought to be in his 50s has died following a water-related incident at Mt Maunganui yesterday afternoon.
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Body recovered from Canterbury river believed to be missing swimmer
Police believe the body is that of 38-year-old Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini who failed to return from swimming last Saturday.
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Man dies after he is swept out to sea at Seadown, near Timaru
Treacherous conditions meant a helicopter was needed to search for the man.
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10km rāhui lapses on Northland beaches
In the past week, Northland waters have suffered from four drowning deaths in three days. The 10km rāhui from Uretiti Beach to Waipū that was put in place on Christmas Day has now lapsed. But local iwi Patuharakeke along with the Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving patrol remain vigilant with an expected influx of more visitors to their region.
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Man who drowned allegedly escaping police named
Police have released the name of the 24-year-old man who drowned in the Tarawera River, Kawerau following a police chase on Thursday 27 June.
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NewsKakanui drowning victims were brothers
The names of the two men who died after gathering seafood at Kakanui, Otago on Tuesday have been named by police.
