Jetboat crashes on Kawarau River near Queenstown
There are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.
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Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
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Woman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in rip
Lifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.
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One dead after water incident at Oakura Beach
They were pulled from the water this evening.
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The offshore storms could also bring dangerous conditions for swimmers.
Drowning tragedy: Hero dad who died saving child couldn't swim
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Three children swept out to sea at Pātea beach
A nearby swimmer saved two of the children.
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Auckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victim
The 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.
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"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."
A naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug me
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One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River
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Youth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was saving
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Children saved from potentially 'deadly' lake
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Homunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chop
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified
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