Emergency services were called to Wellington St, near Union St about 3.10pm. Person fighting for life after water-related incident in OpotikiEmergency services were called to Wellington St, near Union St about 3.10pm. Photo / NZMEOne person is in a critical condition after a water-related incident at a property in Opotiki. Emergency services were called to Wellington St, near Union St about 3.10pm. A police spokesperson said one person was in a critical condition.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 12, 2026 11:48 UTC