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So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
Vinsen demands Three Waters debate
The Whanganui councillor is calling on the mayor to table the Three Waters memorandum.
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Hot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.
Inflatable water park closes in Auckland after alleged attack on lifeguard
Lifeguard was patrolling the Maraetai beach water park late last night when attacked.
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Burst water main in Porirua still not fixed, water tankers on-site to assist residents
Wellington Water is on-site at location of burst water main.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
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'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking message
A lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.
Police release update on human remains at Canterbury beach
A member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.
Watch: 'Unreal' - great white shark nudges boat in 4m deep Auckland water
Boaties were stunned to see a great white shark peering at them off Stillwater.
'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday period
The toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.
NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot
As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.
Four in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in Coromandel
Boy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.
Water Safety NZ’s Rob Hewitt tells how to stay safe in the water this summer
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Water tragedies: Child, 4, drowns at Kai Iwi Lakes, two others die in horror day
Three people have died in water-related incidents today.
'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015
There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.
Water incidents: Man dies off Canterbury coast; search for person at Hamilton Gardens
There has been a host of issues on the water around New Zealand today.
Shark bites girl: 'Something's got me'
A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.
Will it be a bumper fishing year?
Warm waters bring new fish to NZ waters - and probably sharks.
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedy
Five-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.
Man dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier Island
Emergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.
Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Hawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expected
Hawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough
Christopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farming
Luxon's adjournment debate joke about Three Waters came from a place of concern.
'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'
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