One dead in Waikato River water incident

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Police confirm a person has died in a water incident on the Waikato River.

Ngati Tuwharetoa Iwi have place a rahui on the river, north of the Control Gates bridge, and signage is being put up to assist the public.

Police ask that all respect this rahui and stay off the water until the rahui is lifted.

Police will remain at the scene until the body is recovered.