The organisers of a Northland music festival say they are deeply saddened by the death of a festival goer yesterday.
The police are investigating the death of a person following a medical event at the Hidden Valley music festival in Matakana on behalf of the coroner.
Despite immediate medical assistance being provided, the person died at the scene.
In a statement, festival organisers said the team was devastated by the tragic event and they were working with authorities.