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One person has died after a water-related incident in Akaroa this afternoon.
Police were notified about 1.15pm that a person had been pulled from the water by the Harbourmaster.
CPR was administered however sadly they were not able to be revived.
Drummond Wharf is currently cordoned off while emergency services work at the scene.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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An earlier release referred to a water-related incident in Tauriko.
This was incorrect. The correct location is Poripori Road, Lower Kaimai.
Apologies for any confusion caused.
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A man is missing after a water-related incident in the Waikato River this afternoon.
Police were called to the river near Graham Island about 3.30pm after a report of a struggling swimmer being swept downstream.
They have not been located since.
Emergency services remain on scene carrying out a search of the area, and enquiries are ongoing.
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