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Jetski victim and rugby dream farewelled
Bishop Thompson was buried wearing an All Blacks jersey - a fitting tribute to a teenager who had his heart set on one day making the team.

Body of jetskier found - police
Police say they are confident a body found on a lake near Rotorua this morning is that of a missing teenage jetskier.

Search continues for missing jetskier while family pray
Police and Navy divers are continuing searching into the evening for the body of a teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident on a lake near Rotorua, while family and friends continue to hold vigil on the shoreline.

Legislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZ
Education not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.

Boaties should be licensed - harbourmaster
The dangers on the water are the same as on the roads, so boaties should be licensed just like drivers, says the Pauanui-Tairua harbourmaster.

Ministry 'avoiding' water risks
The drowning death toll will rise if school swimming lessons aren't made compulsory, the Government has been warned.

Teen dies in jetski terror
A teenage jetskier was killed yesterday when he fell off and was run down by friends. It was one of two horrifying water accidents involving young people in popular holiday spots.

Teen drowns after pool game
A teenager has died after reportedly competing with friends to see who could hold their breath underwater the longest.

Holiday drownings 'inevitable'
Play it safe in the water and know your limits this summer, says Water Safety New Zealand.

Toddler and 4-year-old drown - parents warned to be alert
Authorities are urging parents to stay within arm's reach of their children around water.

Mum proud of daughter who helped save victim's friend
The mother of a girl who helped to rescue a friend of Raphael Alualu, who drowned after leaping into a swimming hole on Auckland's North Shore, say she is very proud of what her daughter did.

Police name boy found in lake
Police have named a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into a North Shore lake yesterday.