Emergency services were called to the beach, around 2.30pm today, after lifeguards brought the unconscious man to shore.

The lifeguards immediately began CPR, but the man was unable to be revived.

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Accident and Emergency:
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The Warriors may be out of the NRL playoffs, but coach Andrew Webster believes the club has won the battle of the fans 14:37

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Peter Mandelson was always a high-risk appointment – his departure will not end the matter for Keir Starmer 14:27

National:
Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza’s future: what a leaked plan tells us about US regional strategy 14:17

National:
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence 14:07

Rugby:
The halfback calvary is about to return for the All Blacks - just as they lose another number nine following the worst loss in their history against the Springboks 14:07

Athletics:
Middle distance runner Sam Tanner has missed out on qualifying for the men's 1500 metre semifinals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 13:47

Accident and Emergency:
A tugboat is on its way to rescue an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island 13:27

Rugby:
The All Blacks' night to forget at Sky Stadium has been compounded by another halfback injury 13:07

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