New Zealand death
noun [mass noun]
(the New Zealand death) Death by drowning: the New Zealand death had struck in its most saddening manner...
- It was called The New Zealand Death, apt enough in the days before bridges when torrents broke down the riverbank.
- The contingent at Makarakia had survived 'the New Zealand death' at a time when drowning was far too common.
- Pre-motorised travel was hazardous, and at least one of the group suffered the New Zealand death.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from the fact that New Zealand has consistently had, among the developed nations, the highest incidence of death by drowning.
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