One person dies after drowning at Karioitahi Beach

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:18pm

A 26-year-old man has died after being caught in a rip tide at Karioitahi Beach on Monday night. Police were alerted after two men were seen struggling to return to shore. Local iwi have placed a rāhui at the beach.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:14pm

   One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 7:18pm

   Man, 26, drowns at Karioitahi beach, Auckland (opens in new tab)