Water Incident, Makara Beach At Wellington

A diver is being transported to hospital after being located unresponsive off the coast of Makara Beach this morning.

Police responded to Makara Beach following a report a boat had located a diver unresponsive around 9:30am.

They are being transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine if a buoy located off the coast of Titahi Bay this morning is related.

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