Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the death of 56-year-old Derrick Hann in Waihi Beach on New Year's Day.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Saunders said today while the investigation was ongoing, inquiries to date indicated Hann died of a medical event.
The Coroner has been notified.
Those involved in the disorder incident have been spoken to, and police were not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter.
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The 56-year-old Te Kuiti man was found in a critical condition after police were called to a "disorder incident" on Seaforth Rd just after 1am.
Hann was a father-of-two and grandfather. His funeral will be held tomorrow.
