In the past week, Northland waters have suffered from four drowning deaths in three days. The 10km rāhui from Uretiti Beach to Waipū that was put in place on Christmas Day has now lapsed. But local iwi Patuharakeke along with the Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving patrol remain vigilant with an expected influx of more visitors to their region.
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NewsMan who drowned allegedly escaping police named
Police have released the name of the 24-year-old man who drowned in the Tarawera River, Kawerau following a police chase on Thursday 27 June.
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NewsKakanui drowning victims were brothers
The names of the two men who died after gathering seafood at Kakanui, Otago on Tuesday have been named by police.
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Two men drown gathering seafood in North Otago
Two men have died while gathering seafood at Kakanui on the coast of Otago yesterday afternoon.
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NZ Police and tikanga Māori- who takes care of rāhui after drownings?
NZ Police are launching an initiative that will see greater focus on tikanga Māori when dealing with death at sea.
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Body recovered at Piha Beach
Police have confirmed that a body has been recovered north of Piha Beach on Monday evening.
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Drownings down by 15%
Eighty-three people lost their lives due to drowning in 2018, a decrease from 2017 when there 99 fatalities in the water. One Northland water safety advocate says families are better equipped to handle themselves while swimming.
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"Respect Tangaroa" says veteran lifeguard
Ngāti Porou Surf Lifesaving Club founder Peter Boyd is encouraging beachgoers to take the ocean seriously after saving four people from a rip.
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Top tips for staying water safe this Christmas
Drowning remains the number one cause of recreational death in Aotearoa so water safety groups are urging people to stay safe this Christmas.
