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8 Mar 2026 10:35
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Swimming

    An investigation's begun into the death of a child at a public swimming pool in Christchurch

    An investigation's begun into the death of a child at a public swimming pool in Christchurch


    Emergency services were called to Waltham Swimming Pool at 2.45pm yesterday, but despite CPR the child died at the scene.

    WorkSafe says it's making initial inquiries.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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