Emergency services were called to Waltham Swimming Pool after a child was found unresponsive.

Despite CPR, they were unable to be revived.

WorkSafe says it's making initial inquiries.

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13 Apr: Kane Follows has lit up the pool on night four at the New Zealand Swimming Champs in Hastings

12 Apr: Lewis Clareburt's easily won the national 200 metres butterfly title with a time of one minute 57.06, at the nationals in Hastings

12 Apr: Frustration from swimmer Lewis Clareburt, despite setting at New Zealand record at the national championships in Hastings

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