Home / New ZealandMan 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 New ZealandNew Zealand'Put everything in perspective': Pageant finalist caught up in Philippines quake15 May 05:00 AMNew ZealandThe real story of AI isn't innovation. It's power. 15 May 05:00 AMNew Zealand|Updated'What’s the insurance on that?': Luxury Ferrari crashes near Newmarket dealership15 May 04:57 AMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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