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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of a jetskier who'd been missing in Lake Taupo

    The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of a jetskier who'd been missing in Lake Taupo


    Emergency services were called to Acacia Bay about 12.30 yesterday afternoon.

    One person made it to shore with the help of Police and Coastguard - but a second person was last seen struggling in the water.

    A rahui will remain in place in the Nukuhau / Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.

    Their death has been referred to the Coroner.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    Moana Pasifika have been forced to scrap a home game in Tonga for a second straight year 14:07

     Motoring:
    A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday 13:47

     Motoring:
    Shane van Gisbergen has finished a creditable sixth in the latest drama-filled NASCAR race in Georgia 13:37

     Law and Order:
    A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton 13:27

     Motorsports:
    A red flag following an 11-car pile-up has turned the latest NASCAR race into an overtime shoot-out 13:07

     National:
    The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t 13:07

     General:
    For the Olympics to remain relevant, it is essential it embraces sustainability 13:07

     Hockey:
    The United States have beaten Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympics ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years 12:27

     Business:
    A boost for the retail sector, as sales increase across the country 11:57

     Auckland:
    A person whose car flipped after hitting a tree in South Auckland last Tuesday - died on Thursday 11:17

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