Government considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boats
The two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.
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Lifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'
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Public appeal to find owner of kayak found in water north of Auckland
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A 12-year-old boy encountered a 3m-long mako shark at a popular Auckland beach.
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Too many boaties ignoring lifejacket rules
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Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
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Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland
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Police divers find body of teen missing in Waikato River
The police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today.
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The police dive squad is searching for a missing teenager in the Waikato River.
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Boy rushed to hospital in serious condition after water incident
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Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
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