Police responded to a death on the Chatham Islands after a tree fell on private property on Te Matarae Rd. (File photo)A person has died after a tree fell on them on the Chatham Islands. A local police officer reported the death, which occurred on private property on Te Matarae Rd, about 12.50pm on Wednesday. A police spokesperson said the death had been referred to the coroner. MetService currently has a gale warning in place for the islands, with gusts up to 93kph.

Source: Stuff June 15, 2022 07:38 UTC