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31 Jan 2026 17:44
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Police are providing support to the family of a missing snorkeller, found dead by rescue crews in Kaikoura

    Police are providing support to the family of a missing snorkeller, found dead by rescue crews in Kaikoura


    The alarm was raised at 5pm yesterday after the man was 30 minutes overdue.

    His body was found a hour later.

    The death will be now be referred to the Coroner.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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