Police name Opotiki man who died
Police have released the name of a local Opotiki man who died at Opotiki College yesterday.
He is 76-year-old Robin Paruru, who passed away well assisting to fix mowing equipment on the school grounds.
At approximately 3pm yesterday police were called to the Buchanan St area of the college after Mr Paruru was pronounced dead.
A St John Ambulance spokesperson said attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and the man was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police communications spokesperson said there are no suspicious circumstances and the matter has been referred to the Coroner.