Man Dies Following Muriwai Incident
Monday, 25 August 2025, 11:05 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Police can advise that a man critically injured at
Muriwai on Saturday has died in hospital.
The
28-year-old was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital after
becoming trapped under a sand dune.
He remained in
critical condition, but has sadly passed away in hospital
today.
Police will carry out enquiries into the
man’s death on behalf of the
Coroner.
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