Wellington GP Richard Tyler remembered after fatal tree branch accident

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 2:10pm

Dr Richard Tyler, a founding partner at Johnsonville Medical Centre, died on Tuesday after being struck by a falling tree branch during high winds in Mt Victoria. He is being remembered by his practice as a beloved GP and mentor who supported generations of families.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 10:31am

   Wellington wind death: Tree branch victim Dr Richard Tyler remembered as ‘incredibly generous’ man (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:46pm

   ‘Beloved’ Wellington GP killed by falling branch ‘supported generations of families’ (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 1:33pm

   Medical centre laments loss of 'beloved GP' Dr Richard Tyler (opens in new tab)

4. The PostThu 23 Oct 2025, 2:10pm

   ‘A beloved GP’: Richard Tyler remembered after fatal tree accident (opens in new tab)