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The body is being recovered with help from Coastguard.

Enquiries are in the early stages.

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Soccer:
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Rugby:
The All Blacks captain and Wallabies coach are both pointing to one moment from the 33-13 win by New Zealand in the capital 7:27

Rugby League:
The Melbourne Storm will face the Penrith Panthers in the NRL grand final next Sunday after the latter secured a 26-6 victory over the Sharks in the second preliminary final in Sydney 7:17

Environment:
At least 66 people have died in flooding and landslides in Nepal 7:07

Business:
New Zealand exporters are making the most of our green reputation - to attract more global interest 6:27

Rugby:
It's been 23 long years - but the Wallabies are taking their second half revival in Sydney as proof they can beat the All Blacks on home soil tonight 21:56

Rugby:
All Blacks come from behind to beat Wallabies 33-13 in Bledisloe Cup in Wellington 21:37

Rugby:
The Wallabies might have slumped to 10th in the world rankings, but the All Blacks insist that memo has not passed their desks 21:16

International:
IDF responds to rockets being launched into Israel after surface-to-surface missiles fall in open areas — as it happened 19:57

Entertainment:
Bono celebrated Michael Douglas' 80th birthday by singing for the Hollywood icon 19:07

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