A rahui is in place on the Tongariro Crossing, following the death of a tramper
A rahui is in place on the Tongariro Crossing, following the death of a tramper
24 November 2018
Police say the man died at the Red Crater after having a medical event.
Police were alerted at 8.40 this morning when another person activated a personal locator beacon.
The man's body has now been recovered and flown from the mountain by helicopter.
Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says a karakia has been held at the Mangatepopo Road end of the crossing.
A rahui will remain in place until Tuesday.
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