Diver dies, person critical after separate incidents in Auckland

A person is dead and another has been critically injured after incidents in Auckland waters this afternoon.

Three divers experienced trouble in the waters off Goat Island.
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Just after 1.30pm, three divers got into trouble in the water by Goat Island.

Despite CPR, one of the divers died at the scene.

The other two were uninjured.

Earlier, just before 12pm, emergency services were called to a jetski accident at Maraetai Beach.

A person was taken from the water by a member of the public and given CPR.

The person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition.