1News

Spear fisherman seriously injured in rough Port Waikato water

December 23, 2023

A man spear fishing has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being "pummelled by waves" in Port Waikato this morning.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to reports of a man in his 30s suffering a non-fatal drowning near Port Waikato.

The man had been spear fishing in the area when he was pummelled by the waves and dragged down by his catch bag.

A passing boat saw him and pulled him in.

"Westpac Rescue Auckland Crew landed on the beach and offloaded our clinical crew with gear to meet surf life guards and treat the patient," said a spokesperson.

St John said it was notified of the incident around 11.40am on Saturday and responded with one ambulance and one manager.

New Zealand Hamilton and Waikato Accidents

SHARE ME

More Stories

The crash occurred on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe, near Ōpōtiki, around 8.30pm.

Eight hospitalised after serious Bay of Plenty crash

The crash, which occurred near Ōpōtiki around 8.30pm, saw SH2 closed until early this morning.

8:35am

1:30

The incident occurred at about 10.40pm on April 5 aboard the Mariner, while the vessel was deploying fishing gear.

Person missing two days after being knocked overboard far south of NZ

The crew member remains unaccounted for after being struck by fishing equipment during a late‑night operation hundreds of kilometres south of New Zealand.

7:00pm

Paul Radden said there were at least 20 firefighters from four fire trucks and Hamilton's HAZMAT unit at the scene.

Firefighters respond to sulphuric acid leak in Hamilton

At least 20 firefighters are at a commercial site in Hamilton after approximately 400 litres of sulphuric acid leaked this morning.

Tue, Apr 7

1:31

A subtropical low approaches the country from the Tasman early this week, while Cyclone Vaianu (left) could impact New Zealand over the coming weekend.

Subtropical low brings Northland rain warning, Cyclone Vaianu monitored

A subtropical low is set to approach from the Tasman early this week, with forecasters also tracking Cyclone Vaianu, currently west of Fiji, as a potential threat to New Zealand later in the weekend.

Monday 1:51pm

Police were called to Whakamoenga Point in Acacia Bay at around 3.20pm after a person was pulled from the water.

Person dies after being pulled unconscious from Lake Taupō

Police were called to Whakamoenga Point at Acacia Bay after a person was pulled unconscious from the water.

Sun, Apr 5

Patched gang member arrested after shoot-out at Huntly home

Police say a group of men armed with guns approached an address on Cobham Crescent in West Huntly about 7pm on Thursday, sparking a verbal altercation.

Sun, Apr 5

Firefighters respond to sulphuric acid leak in Hamilton

At least 20 firefighters are at a commercial site in Hamilton after approximately 400 litres of sulphuric acid leaked this morning.

Tue, Apr 7

1:31

Subtropical low brings Northland rain warning, Cyclone Vaianu monitored

A subtropical low is set to approach from the Tasman early this week, with forecasters also tracking Cyclone Vaianu, currently west of Fiji, as a potential threat to New Zealand later in the weekend.

Monday 1:51pm

Person dies after being pulled unconscious from Lake Taupō

Police were called to Whakamoenga Point at Acacia Bay after a person was pulled unconscious from the water.

Sun, Apr 5

Patched gang member arrested after shoot-out at Huntly home

Police say a group of men armed with guns approached an address on Cobham Crescent in West Huntly about 7pm on Thursday, sparking a verbal altercation.

Sun, Apr 5

Eight hospitalised after serious Bay of Plenty crash

The crash, which occurred near Ōpōtiki around 8.30pm, saw SH2 closed until early this morning.

8:35am

1:30

Person missing two days after being knocked overboard far south of NZ

The crew member remains unaccounted for after being struck by fishing equipment during a late‑night operation hundreds of kilometres south of New Zealand.

7:00pm

Firefighters respond to sulphuric acid leak in Hamilton

At least 20 firefighters are at a commercial site in Hamilton after approximately 400 litres of sulphuric acid leaked this morning.

Tue, Apr 7

1:31

Subtropical low brings Northland rain warning, Cyclone Vaianu monitored

A subtropical low is set to approach from the Tasman early this week, with forecasters also tracking Cyclone Vaianu, currently west of Fiji, as a potential threat to New Zealand later in the weekend.

Monday 1:51pm

Person dies after being pulled unconscious from Lake Taupō

Police were called to Whakamoenga Point at Acacia Bay after a person was pulled unconscious from the water.

Sun, Apr 5

Patched gang member arrested after shoot-out at Huntly home

Police say a group of men armed with guns approached an address on Cobham Crescent in West Huntly about 7pm on Thursday, sparking a verbal altercation.

Sun, Apr 5

VIEW MORE NEW ZEALAND STORIES

Latest

Popular

5 mins ago

BREAKING

Trump announces 2‑week ceasefire with Iran, claims peace deal progress

7:59

US President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House.

22 mins ago

Boil water notice lifted for Auckland suburbs as E.coli source revealed

A boil water notice has been lifted for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings.

30 mins ago

JD Vance calls Trump from Viktor Orbán campaign rally

3:04

Speaking from Vance's phone into a microphone in front of Orbán supporters at an election rally, Trump said "I love Hungary and I love that Viktor".

40 mins ago

Opponents unhappy with controversial $18 million Hawke's Bay dam project

48 mins ago

One arrested after out of control party in Auckland's Mt Albert