Christchurch man named after death at Sumner beach

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 4:05pm

Police have identified 51-year-old Hemi Tuki as the man who died after a medical event at Scarborough beach on Sunday. Surfers and paddle boarders attempted to assist him in the water before his death. The matter has been referred to the coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 14 Oct, 3:03pm

   Hemi Tuki named after medical event at Sumner beach, Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 14 Oct, 3:17pm

   Man who died at Sumner Beach named (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 14 Oct, 4:05pm

   ‘A beautiful man’: Police name Christchurch father who died at Sumner Beach (opens in new tab)