A Kawerau teenager has died in what has been described as a "tragic incident" while on a school outing at Lake Rotoma today. This afternoon, police confirmed a person had died after a "water incident" at the lake.
In a statement, police said they were notified of the incident at 10.51am.
"The person has since been confirmed deceased."
The death will be referred to the coroner.
In a letter sent to parents and caregivers this afternoon, Tarawera High School principal Helen Tuhoro said the incident happened during a senior outdoor education trip.