Whanganui River death

Police can now name the man who died in the Whanganui River on 4 August.

He was Ruka Rangiahuta Broughton (Junior), aged 31, of Whanganui.

Our thoughts are with his whānau at this very difficult time.

Mr Broughton’s death will be referred to the Coroner.

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