Tramper dies on Tongariro Crossing

A tramper died on the Tongariro Crossing in the North Island this morning.

A police spokeswoman said the man died near the Red Crater after a medical event.

The body has been removed from the mountain by rescue helicopter. 

The police spokeswoman said police received a call at 8.40am and a personal locator beacon had been activated on the mountain.

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