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A man died while diving at the mouth of Whangaroa Harbour in Northland this morning.
Police said the 45-year-old man was in a party of seven. They were diving near the Whangaroa Big Gamefishing Club, near Kaeo.
The man, a local, failed to surface after his dive.
His companions found him after looking for about 15 minutes.
He was then brought to the surface and attempts were made to revive him, but to no avail.
Police said his name would be released after next of kin had been advised.
- NZPA
