A police spokeswoman said the diver was found unconscious and was given first aid but the 47-year-old man died. In a separate incident, another diver reported missing in Cape Reinga on Saturday has been found alive and well. The man was reported missing about 3pm after failing to surface near Three Kings Islands. An extensive search and rescue operation was launched alongside Coastguard, and the diver was located on rocks by a charter vessel about 9.15am today. Charter operators and Far North radio used their experience and vessel communication to successfully locate the diver.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2021 03:30 UTC