New Zealand

Man dies after being swept into river at Tangiwai

10:48 am on 25 June 2020

A man has died after being swept into a river at Tangiwai, near Ohakune, last night.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police were called shortly before 9pm and a body was recovered about 10.45pm.

Police said the man had been out for a late evening walk.

They are investigating the death.