Reported sudden death of child at Awanui, Northland property 18 Apr, 2021 01:05 AM Quick Read Police say emergency services responded to a report of a sudden death at an Awanui property around 11.15am. Photo / File Police say emergency services responded to a report of a sudden death at an Awanui property around 11.15am. Photo / File Police have received reports that a person has died suddenly at a property in the far north this morning. The Herald understands a young child died in a water-related incident. A police spokesperson said emergency services responded to a report of a sudden death at an Awanui property around 11.15am.