Fisherman dies after falling into water at Ninety Mile Beach

Stuff1NewsNZ HeraldFriday 28 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A man has died after falling into the water while fishing off the coast of Te Kao. Emergency services were called to Ninety Mile Beach on Thursday afternoon, where the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 28 Aug, 8:46am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 minutes
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