Napier Man Named as Canterbury River Victim

‘An immense void’: Family mourn man who died in Canterbury river

Phelan McDade, a 25-year-old man from Napier, died while walking the Te Araroa trail last week. His body was found in the Boyle River.

Napier man named as Canterbury river victim

A man who died after an incident in a Canterbury river has been identified as a Napier 25-year-old. Phelan McDade’s body was found after a search of the...

Name release, water incident, Boyle River - Daily Telegraph NZ

Police can now name the man who died following a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday 5 June. He was Phelan McDade, 25, from Napier. “Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.” Enquiries into the matter are ongoing and the death will be referred to the Coroner.