Atttribute to Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson, Northland Police:

Northland Police are investigating a sudden death near Ruawai this morning, following the discovery of a 65 year old man’s body in the Ruawai river after a boating incident.

The death has been reported to the Coroner.

Police are not in a position to release the name until family have been advised.

A post mortem examination will be held, to assist the Coroner in determining the cause of death.

ENDS

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