A Navy sailor has died following a diving incident on Auckland's North Shore. The Defence Force said able communications technician Zachary Christopher Yarwood, 23, died in North Shore Hospital on Tuesday. The incident, at the Devonport Naval Base, occurred in about six to eight metres of water. READ MORE:* Navy sailor in critical condition following diving incident in Auckland* One critical after 'water incident' near Devonport naval baseA statement from the Defence Force said Yarwood joined the Navy in 2013 and served on HMNZS Te Kaha and Philomel. "Zachary's loss will affect not only his family, but many within the Navy and the wider NZDF whanau."

Source: Stuff March 27, 2019 00:01 UTC