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Body recovered from submerged car
A man's dead body has been recovered from a car found submerged in a Waikato canal.

Family and partner of lost yachtie thank searchers
Paul Janse van Rensburg's next-of-kin are planning the return of the vessel from Chathams.

Teens safe after coastal rescue
The lives of two teenagers trapped in a coastal inlet on Auckland's North Shore were not in danger, said police.

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

Tourist fails in quest to conquer 'Mt Doom'
Inspired by the Lord of the Rings, a Dutch tourist attempted to climb Mt Ngauruhoe - but was ill-prepared for the task.

Police: GPS could be key to unlocking 'ghost ship' mystery
Police say a GPS device could provide vital information about what happened to missing yachtie Paul van Rensburg.

Teen feared drowned at Piha
A teenager is missing, presumed drowned, after he was washed off his boogie board at Piha yesterday.

Body of second fisherman found
Searchers have found the body of the second man who drowned in a tragic flounder fishing trip southeast of Auckland.