Home / Bay of Plenty TimesMan found dead after falling into river near Wairere Falls, WaikatoNZ Herald20 Apr, 2025 06:50 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditEx-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ HeraldThe man who went missing yesterday in water near Wairere Falls, northeast of Matamata, has been found dead. Police, search and rescue staff found the man’s body late this afternoon. “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this very sad time. His death has been referred to the coroner,” police said. Wairere Falls, Waikato. Photo / Gary ClareYesterday, a person walking the Wairere Falls track saw a man falling into the fast-moving river about 11.50am.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Despite their efforts, they were unable to reach him.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty Times'Highly sought-after': Battle of Gate Pā medals part of $2m auction17 Sep 09:23 PMBay of Plenty TimesPerson seriously hurt in Tauranga crash17 Sep 09:19 PMPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice officer stood down, facing seven charges 17 Sep 07:10 PMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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