Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death
Coroner Katharine Greig says the number of deaths at the Wellington waterfront compares unfavourably to those at other…
Moana Pasifika coach Grant Dearns may face charges over Philippines student drownings
According to his LinkedIn page, Dearns held a similar position at the Hawke’s Bay Magpies from 2004 to…
Former Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin resigns from Ateneo de Manila University after bootcamp deaths
Ateneo Blue Eagles players, Divine Adili, 21, and Rene Baterbonia, 19, drowned during a team-building swimming exercise in…
Arohanui Special School head blasts Education Ministry over pupil death, lost van driver
She said when the driver called the school to notify them he was not sure where he was,…
Resident of property where Gurshabad Singh drowned says neighbour, grandson tried to save his life
“We are grieving the loss alongside the family. No parent should ever have to walk down the path…
School transport provider changed just weeks before the death of 8-year-old Gurshabad Singh in West Auckland
Gurshabad Singh died after escaping a school van and drowning in the pool of a nearby property. Photo…
Friend tried to save life of Alex Scarrow in Hawke’s Bay’s Mohaka River rafting accident
The friend, who was not named in a coroner’s report into Scarrow’s death, lost his balance and fell…
Police re-appeal for information in drowning of boy,5, at Napier beach
“We are particularly seeking a group of four people, who were riding bikes and walking, near the corner…
All Black Tupou Vaa’i recounts brother’s drowning in water safety appeal
He said they were playing when he and Tevita decided to jump into the water, unaware of the…
Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s video
But in August, the council voted against a $7 million proposal to urgently put fences up around Wellington’s…
Coroner finds church leader Tēvita Moeakiola drowned after boat capsize off Musick Point
A Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) report stated that hypothermia was likely a contributing factor given sea temperatures at…
Lake Rotomā fatal crash: Coroner finds Juliet Kaipara drowned, calls for improved road barriers
Kaipara was remembered online at the time of her death as a person with an “infectious laugh” who…