About 10am on Sunday 19 August, Police attended the scene of a reported climbing incident at Castle Rock, near Whitianga.
One woman died at the scene.
The deceased is believed to be a 28-year-old United States citizen who was living in New Zealand.
Waikato Police are working closely with the United States Consulate, who are in contact with the woman’s family and the Coroner’s office.
Enquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances of the woman's death. No further information is available at this stage.
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Issued by Police Media Centre