You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Canterbury Christchurch 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 1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Coromandel shooting Health NZ cuts: 569 staff take voluntary redundancy Shooting for global esports glory Riccarton eye up Hagley Oval homecoming 'Deep-seated hotspots' may reignite fires Bypass property negotiations turn sour Working together for future achievement Man jailed after 230km police chase Man charged over fatal Tunnel Rd crash named Pet bonds for renters passed into law Son accused of killing mum in her Blenheim home Nurse's relationship with baby's dad 'too soon' but not misconduct More