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24 Jan 2026 7:58
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A person's died on Bay of Plenty's Maketu Beach

    A person's died on Bay of Plenty's Maketu Beach


    Emergency services were told just after 4 this afternoon that an unresponsive male had washed up on the shoreline.

    Despite immediate medical attention, he was not able to be revived.

    The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
     24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show
     24 Jan: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Clutha after a person was found dead and another found in a critical condition
     23 Jan: A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening
     23 Jan: Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago
     23 Jan: Heavy rain is still causing disruption in parts of the North Island
     23 Jan: Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island
     23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week
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     Today's News

    Motoring:
    A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show 7:46

    Soccer:
    Back to the drawing board for Phoenix men - after a humbling 4-1 loss away to Newcastle in football's A-League 7:36

    Basketball:
    The Breakers have coughed up a four-point lead in the dying stages of overtime to suffer a 112 to 110 home loss to Adelaide in basketball's NBL 7:26

    Tennis:
    ASB Classic women's champion Elina Svitolina is through to the fourth round at the Australian Tennis Open 7:16

    Cricket:
    The Black Caps bowlers have copped a hammering on route to a thumping seven-wicket win loss in the second T20 cricket international against India 7:06

    Accident and Emergency:
    A scene guard remains in place at an address in Clutha after a person was found dead and another found in a critical condition 4:56

    Christchurch:
    A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening 21:17

    International:
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    Environment:
    The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard 20:07

    Business:
    An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57


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