Two-time defending Australia V8 Supercar driver Jamie Whincup heads to Hamilton this weekend as firm favourite.

Police have confirmed today that the body found in the Waikato River at Meremere is that of missing Hamilton woman Audrey Gibson.

A Hamilton man now facing burglary charges told businesses he was robbing he was after a job if he was confronted, say police.

The final day of the second test between NZ and Australia is underway. Follow the action live.