Pourerere Beach fatality - Hawke's Bay, New Zeeland

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Christmas Day tragedy: Diver has died at Pourerere Beach, Central Hawke's Bay - NZ Herald

A person has died while diving at Pourerere Beach in Central Hawke's Bay.

Police were called to Pourerere Beach about 8.50am on Friday.

A police spokeswoman said medical assistance was provided, but the person died at the scene.

Central Hawke's Bay District Council shared their "deep respect and sympathy" after the tragic death.

A council spokeswoman said the mana whenua (Māori who have historic and territorial rights over the land) placed a rahui (prohibition) from Pauanui Beach to Aramoana Beach for five days.

"Diving and collecting of kaimoana (seafood, shellfish) is prohibited during this time," she said.

The death will be referred to the coroner.