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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Police have recovered the body of a Northland man who never returned from a solo kayaking trip

    Police have recovered the body of a Northland man who never returned from a solo kayaking trip


    The man had gone for a kayak on the Ruakaka River, south of Whangarei, yesterday morning.

    His kayak was later found upside down - prompting police to begin a joint search with Surf Life Saving.

    The man's body was found near the Princes St boat ramp.

    A rahui's in place on the river until Thursday.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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