Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato

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Description: Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

NZ Herald

19 Apr, 2025 05:26 AMQuick Read

Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

The search is ongoing for a man who went missing in water near Wairere Falls, northeast of Matamata, this morning.

A person walking the Wairere Falls Track saw a man falling into the fast-moving river about 11.50am.

Despite their efforts, they were unable to reach him.

A Swift Water Rescue Team earlier notified to assist has been stood down. However, Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting Police Search and Rescue.

Searching is expected to continue until sundown, and will be reassessed in the morning.