A diver has died in the water at Goat Island, off the coast of north Auckland.

Emergency services, including two rescue helicopters, rushed to the aid of three divers in difficulty at Goat Island about 1.35pm, a police spokeswoman said.

“CPR was performed on one of the divers, but sadly they died at the scene.”

A St John spokeswoman said two others in a minor condition were treated at the scene and did not need to go to hospital.

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“Inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident,” the police spokeswoman said.

The number of drownings has dropped in New Zealand over the last 40 years, however this summer is tracking to be one of the deadliest summers in the water.