Two people rescued from water at Waikuku Beach

Thursday 3 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 3 Sep, 7:48pm

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Emergency services and surf lifeguards located two people in the water at Waikuku Beach on Thursday evening. The individuals were reported missing around 6.30pm and were successfully recovered and checked by medics.

How they headlined it

7:25pm

1. 1NewsThu 3 Sep, 7:25pm

   Multi-agency operation rescues two from water at Canterbury beach (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 3 Sep, 7:40pm

   Waikuku Beach search: Two people found in water (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 3 Sep, 7:48pm

   Two people reported missing at Waikuku Beach found safe (opens in new tab)