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 TimesLiveBay of Plenty TimesAbout 500 people evacuated in Kaitāia, severe thunderstorm warning for Western Bay of Plenty26 Mar 06:50 PMBay of Plenty TimesThunderstorm warning as Bay braces for more heavy rain and flooding26 Mar 06:46 PMBay of Plenty TimesCouncil proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of town26 Mar 06:27 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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