New Zealand

Person dies after Wairoa River incident

09:10 am on 5 December 2024

Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

A person pulled unresponsive from a Hawke's Bay River has died.

Emergency services were called to the Wairoa River near Poripori Road about 6.15pm on Wednesday following a water-related incident.

Police said the person pulled from the water was given first aid, but died at the scene.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.