'Washed away': Two missing divers found alive in Banks Peninsula 2 May, 2021 06:33 AM Quick Read Two rescued divers are brought ashore by police after going missing today at Banks Peninsula. Photo / George Heard Two rescued divers are brought ashore by police after going missing today at Banks Peninsula. Photo / George Heard NZ Herald By: Anna Leask and George Heard Two divers missing this afternoon from Banks Peninsula have been found alive after getting washed away from the boat by strong currents. A man and women, both still wearing their diving gear and oxygen tanks, were brought ashore by police at Akaroa this evening.