Diver found unresponsive in Wellington flown to Christchurch for treatment

A diver was found unresponsive off the coast west of Wellington this morning. File photo / Getty Images

A diver is being transported to hospital after being located unresponsive off the coast west of Wellington this morning.

Police responded to Mākara Beach following a report a boat had located a diver unresponsive around 9.30am.

They are being transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

Inquiries are ongoing to determine if a buoy located off the coast of Titahi Bay this morning is related.

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