Source: Radio New Zealand
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Two people have died after a water-related incident in Kawerau on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to Tarawera River near Boyce Park about 11.30am after a report of a party getting stuck under a bank.
Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander inspector Phil Gillbanks said two people were located deceased a short time later.
The deaths will be referred to the Coroner.
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