You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. News National 0 Comments Photo: RNZ A person has died after being hit by a falling tree in Canterbury. Emergency services were called to a private property in Goughs Bay, Banks Peninsula, about 9.45pm yesterday, police said. The person was found dead at the scene. RNZ Related Stories Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld 'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90 Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured Six new dames and knights in honours King's Birthday honours list 2025 Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM More