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Three have lucky escape after dam gates open

Three people had a lucky escape from the Waikato River after hydro dam gates opened a torrent of water onto them.

Drownings down

Drowning toll down

Harbour swimming death prompts safety inquiry

Fifteen drownings in October

'Staggering' decrease in drownings: WSNZ

Six drownings in May

Learn-to-swim worry

Sea safety warning as patrols end