Emergency services were called to a water related incident on the Waimakariri River. One person dies following water related incident on Waimakariri RiverEmergency services were called to a water related incident on the Waimakariri River. Photo / NZMEOne person has died following a water-related incident on the Waimakariri River in Canterbury. Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel said emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm. “Despite the efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene,” he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2026 16:43 UTC