Police were notified about 7.30 last night, two experienced fishers hadn't returned from a trip, or checked in on radio.

A helicopter located their boat in Safe Cove about 12.30 - finding one man dead and the other in serious condition.

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Other Lower South Island News

01 Aug: Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have been found guilty for a number of serious assaults and kidnappings in Southland in 2022

01 Aug: A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services

31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities

30 Jul: Otago households could soon face a 10 dollar increase to their electricity bills

29 Jul: A Central Otago woman has had her 1.4-million dollar home frozen, after allegedly benefiting from her dead partner's drug crimes

25 Jul: Serious allegations of bulling towards teachers is being alleged at a Wanaka school

25 Jul: Queenstown Airport and the Remarkables Station National Trust are teaming up to restore native biodiversity

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Today's News

Cricket:
The Black Caps have cruised to victory by nine wickets in the opening cricket test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo 5:06

Environment:
The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory 4:46

Swimming:
Swimmer Erika Fairweather has qualified for the 800 metres freestyle final at the World Championships in Singapore 21:57

Entertainment:
Miley Cyrus is planning "something really special" for Hannah Montana's 20th anniversary 21:53

Entertainment:
Brielle Biermann has warned of the consequences of under-eye filler 21:23

Motoring:
A section of Yaldhurst Road in Christchurch is closed to westbound traffic after a car crashed into a traffic light pole 21:17

Entertainment:
Ozzy Osbourne is being laid to rest at a private funeral at his Buckinghamshire home on Thursday (31.07.25) 20:53

Entertainment:
Christina Applegate was devastated when her daughter told her she misses "who you were before you got sick" 20:23

Entertainment:
Melissa Gilbert's six-year relationship with Rob Lowe was "very tumultuous" 19:53

Entertainment:
Khloe Kardashian has opened up about why she chose to become the primary caretaker for Tristan Thompson's brother Amari 19:23

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