05 January 2026, 12:45 AM

One person has died after they were trapped under a vehicle on Roche Street in Wānaka this morning (Monday January 5), NZ Police have confirmed.
The incident was reported at around 10.45 am and attended by crews from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Police and other agencies.
Shortly after 1pm NZ Police confirmed the person died at the scene.
A scene examination is being completed, NZ Police said.
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