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Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato

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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.

Wairere Falls. Photo / Gary Clare
Wairere Falls. Photo / Gary Clare

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.

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

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