There were three reported beach tragedies across New Zealand on Boxing Day.
In Wellington, a woman died at Kapiti Beach. The incident was reported to police around 1.30pm, and has been referred to the coroner.
A man died at Kariotahi Beach, south west of Auckland, around 2pm. Police enquiries are ongoing.
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The third accident took place at Waiwera Beach, north of Auckland where one person died and another was taken to hospital just after 4pm. Police enquiries are also ongoing.