Person dies at Kaiteriteri Beach after water-related incident

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28 May, 2026 03:29 AMQuick Read

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Kaiteriteri Beach in the Nelson-Tasman region. Photo / Getty Images

A person has died after a water-related incident at Kaiteriteri Beach.

Emergency services were called to Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd just before midday after reports of a person unresponsive on the beach.

Despite the best efforts of the first responders, the person died at the scene.

“Our thoughts are
with the family at this difficult time,” police said.