Confronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study - NZ Herald
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17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.
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Drowning fears as lifeguards brace for packed beaches | Stuff.co.nz
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Kiwis can't travel overseas so local beaches are already crowded and lifeguards fear deaths and pressure on patrols.
How a world first study could improve water rescues and solve mysterious disappearances | Stuff.co.nz
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Jonathon Webber was a lifeguard for 30 years and became sick of not being able to tell families or rescuers where to look for the lost.
Pool fencing, supervision near water urged this summer after toddler's death | Stuff.co.nz
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Parents are being reminded of key safety messages around water after a Northland infant died in her family's pool.
Man dead, believed drowned, at Takapuna Beach on Auckland's North Shore | Stuff.co.nz
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A witness saw the man swimming with a group of others before disappearing under the water.
Sudden death, believed to be a drowning, at Takapuna Beach, Auckland - NZ Herald
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A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.
'Our role model': Hero dad 'sacrificed himself' saving family at beach - NZ Herald
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"He said 'I love you my love', and I repeated it back."
NZ's largest intellectual disabilities service provider charged after vulnerable woman drowned in the bath while in its care | Stuff.co.nz
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The service arm of IHC New Zealand has gone on trial on the New Plymouth District Court after a woman in its care drowned in the bath.
Making a splash: Learning to swim 'a good life skill' | Stuff.co.nz
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Swim classes go beyond making a splash, and give water confidence throughout life.
'She'd given up': Titahi Bay rookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girl - NZ Herald
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Three teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.
Police Eagle water rescue comes during film about danger at sea - NZ Herald
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A police water safety message suddenly turns into a sea rescue when a 111 call arrives.
Police to review drowning of Lachlan Jones, 3, after claims of foul play - NZ Herald
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Lachlan Jones, 3, was found dead in an oxidation pond.
Video: Death of a Toddler - Mel Reid Investigates | Newsroom
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How did 3-year-old Lachie Jones really meet his death? Mysterious circumstances, improbable theories and a once-over-lightly police investigation spark calls for a new inquiry into how little Lachie Jones died in Gore last year. Melanie Reid and...
Two-year-old dies in Northland from suspected drowning - NZ Herald
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Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
Man drowns after dinghy capsizes in Titahi Bay, Wellington | Stuff.co.nz
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Another person survived the incident with moderate injuries, police said.
Water 'toys' that can kill - NZ Herald
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Women stand up paddlers are among those boat safety advocates worry about this summer.
Newlywed who drowned at West Auckland beach 'kindhearted, strong', says grieving husband | Stuff.co.nz
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A distraught husband pays tribute to his "kindhearted, strong" wife, as surf lifesavers plead for beachgoers to take precautions.
Mangawhai beach rescue: Young swimmers pulled to safety by off-duty lifeguard | Stuff.co.nz
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Two 10-year-olds got lucky when they got into trouble in the water while an off-duty lifeguard trained nearby.
Surf Life Saving NZ's 'Save the Males' campaign targets 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson - NZ Herald
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Close to 90 per cent of beach and coastal fatal drownings in the past decade were male.
Schoolgirl saves 4-year-old from drowning in West Coast creek | Stuff.co.nz
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An 11-year-old West Coast surf lifesaver has been hailed as a “true hero” after rescuing a 4-year-old from drowning in a Haast creek.
Foreign students told not to be embarrassed to say they can't swim following drowning | Stuff.co.nz
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Foreign student, 16, drowned while swimming with host mother at Napier river mouth
Man who drowning in Whanganui river named | Stuff.co.nz
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Ruka Rangiahuta Broughton was seen struggling in the Whanganui River before drowning on Tuesday