Emergency services were called to a swimming hole in Karekare shortly after half past three.

A spokesperson says it's NOT at the popular Karekare Falls.

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Other Swimming News

09 Jul: Glee star Naya Rivera missing after swimming at California's Lake Piru

23 Apr: A flurry of work is set to start on Christchurch roads, swimming pools and playgrounds once the lockdown eases

13 Apr: A man who broke lockdown rules to go swimming in the Waikato River has been spoken to by police

22 Feb: Swimmers making the most of the long hot conditions this summer are being urged to be aware of their surroundings

27 Jan: Yet another popular Canterbury swimming spot is closed to the public due to toxic algae

27 Jan: Two South Island cliff-divers were found dead over the weekend

31 Dec: A wastewater spill has closed a popular swimming spot on Lake Taupo

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