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A person has died after falling off a jetski in Northland.

Police said the crash occurred on Friday afternoon just north of Ripiro Beach.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”

Local iwi Te Roroa had placed a rāhui in the area, from the entrance to Baylys Beach to Glinks Gully, around the 2 kilometre mark on either side of Maules Gorge and down to the water line.

“Local iwi and hapū would like to express their sincere condolences to the family at this time,” a police spokesperson said.

The rāhui would be in place until 8am Sunday.

The person’s death would be referred to the coroner, police said.