Person pulled from water near Wainui on Banks Peninsula

Saturday 5 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 5 Sep, 4:33pm

Emergency services responded to a water incident near Cape Three Points in Wainui around midday on Saturday. St John sent three units, including a helicopter, to the scene near Bossu Road. The condition of the person pulled from the water has not yet been confirmed.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 5 Sep, 2:37pm

   Wainui water incident: Person pulled from water on Banks Peninsula (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 5 Sep, 3:30pm

   Emergency crews respond after person pulled from water in Canterbury (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZSat 5 Sep, 4:33pm

   Person pulled from water near Wainui, Banks Peninsula (opens in new tab)