Person dies at Auckland’s Piha Beach after being swept out by waves

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26 Dec, 2025 01:30 AMQuick Read

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Piha Beach, Auckland. Photo / Jason Oxenham

A person has died at Piha Beach on Auckland’s west coast today after being swept away by waves.

Police were called to the scene about 12.30pm after receiving a report of someone being washed away, a spokesperson said.

The Eagle helicopter was sent to search for the person.

“Sadly, they were located and confirmed deceased around 1.20pm,” said the spokesperson.