Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Jordyn Beazley and Caitlin Cassidy

Eight-year-old from Sydney dies after being found in garden of Fiji resort, police say

Fiji flag
Police say a child from Sydney has died after being found at a resort in Nadi, Fiji. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images

An eight-year-old from Sydney died in Fiji on Thursday, according to local police, after being found motionless near a garden bed at a resort.

The child was holidaying with family at the Club Wyndham Denarau Island resort, located on the west coast of Fiji’s main island, a spokesperson for Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has confirmed.

The child was found by another guest at the resort and was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Nadi, police said.

The child was of New Zealand nationality but resided in Sydney.

The investigation was still ongoing, the police spokesperson said.

A resort spokesperson said the child passed away in a “tragic accident” but could not yet comment on the cause of death.

“We have expressed our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts remain with them at this time,” the spokesperson said.

“Our management team is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and we’re cooperating with police and local authorities.”

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing assistance to the family but couldn’t release further details due to privacy concerns.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.