Swimming

Why summer drownings are the worst in 40 years

Since December, more than 30 people have drowned in our waters.

Your fear of sharks is irrational but not your fault

More New Zealanders are injured every year by alpacas and rabbits than by sharks, according to ACC. 

Paddletots

Did you know that babies have a reflex called the bradycardic response? When this reflex kicks in, a baby will instinctively hold its breath and open…

Why are so many Māori drowning in Aotearoa?

The connection between Māori and te moana (the sea) is strong, so why is it that tāngata whenua make up 22% of drownings in Aotearoa?