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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A man's been confirmed dead after failing to return from a swim in Rotorua

    A man's been confirmed dead after failing to return from a swim in Rotorua


    Police were called to Lake Tikitapu the Blue Lake near Rotorua around 10.30pm on Friday night.

    The man's body was located shortly after 1am on Saturday.

    His death has been referred to the Coroner.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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