Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now name the man that reportedly suffered a medical event and died at Sumner Beach on Sunday.
He was Hemi Tuki, 51, from Christchurch.
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Hemi at this difficult time.
The incident has been referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/14/name-release-sumner-beach-incident/