Toddler dies in water incident

7:23 am on 6 February 2017

A toddler has died at Makarau, northwest of Auckland, after paramedics were unable to revive him.

St John Ambulance said paramedics were called at about 3.30pm yesterday. The 21-month-old was declared dead at the scene.

They said the death was related to a water incident, but would not release any other details.

Police said they were making inquiries.