Name release: Lake Wainamu death

Police is releasing the name of a swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week.

Shubham Kumar, 23, had gone swimming with friends on the evening of 8 December 2025.

The Police National Dive Squad recovered Shubham's body on 9 December.

Police extend our condolences to his friends and family for their loss.

Shubham's death has been referred to the Coroner.