New Zealand / Auckland Region

Woman dies while swimming in Auckland

07:46 am on 1 January 2021

A woman in her 70s has died while swimming at Auckland's North Shore yesterday.

Emergency services were called to to Island Bay Road in Beach Haven about 6.40pm.

The woman was pulled from the water by members of the public.

Ambulance staff attempted to provide medical assistance, but were unsuccessful.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.