New Zealand / Northland

Swimmer dies at Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls

16:05 pm on 16 March 2019

A swimmer has died at a popular swimming spot in Northland.

Emergency services were called to Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri just after 2pm. Photo: Te Ara

Emergency services were called to Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri just after 2pm.

Police say one person has died after getting into trouble while swimming.

They say the person was pulled from the water but was not able to be revived.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.