A man was treated for hypothermia after he and a friend were tipped out of their kayaks north of Auckland. Kayaker treated for hypothermia after being tipped overboardANDY JACKSON/FAIRFAX NZ St John ambulance rushed to meet the kayakers at Army Bay, where they treated one of the men for hypothermia. "Certainly make sure you're aware of the weather forecast, and make a trip report with coastguard or maritime radio before you go." The call stated a wave had tipped two kayakers out of their kayaks and into the water north of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Coastguard duty officer Johnny Clough said a distress call came through the maritime radio about 11.20am on Saturday.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2016 07:18 UTC