Police responded to the incident in Northland on Saturday evening. Two people dead after ‘water-related incident’ at Ripirō Beach near DargavillePolice responded to the incident in Northland on Saturday evening. Photo / Sue TaylorTwo people have died at a Northland beach in a “water-related incident”. A police spokesperson said they received a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water at Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully at about 6.50pm yesterday. “Our thoughts are with their family and friends during this difficult time,” the spokesperson said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 03, 2026 19:23 UTC