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Aim for zero drowning toll

For the past five years, on average, 10 people have drowned in New Zealand waters over the official Christmas holiday period. Water Safety New Zealand wants this dropped to zero.

Swimming signs replaced after drowning

A 15-year-old Christchurch schoolboy drowned when his family misread a sign, assuming that because it showed a person swimming it meant the river was safe.

'Brave' surfer was forced to let go

A "brave'' surfer who risked his life to save swimmers dragged out to sea was forced to let go of a young man to save the man's girlfriend.

Boat tragedy 'unbelievable'

Boaties need to take responsibility to prevent more deaths at sea and remember what they are risking, a water safety expert says.

Safety action over beach danger

Safety message comes from tragedy

Jetski victim's family in safety campaign

Safe fishing push may spread to Manukau

Surfers rescue woman from ocean