Police are searching for a diver who has been missing off Banks Peninsula, Canterbury since this morning.
The 42-year-old man was expected to surface at 9:45am today.
Until 3pm today, a helicopter and up to eight boats searched the area between Damons Bay and Flea Bay.
The New Zealand Police Dive Squad will continue the search tomorrow.
Police’s thoughts are with the man’s family at this time.
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