Formal identification is still ongoing - but it's believed to be that of 63-year-old Christine Barton who was reported missing on Monday.

Police say the death is not suspicious - and will be referred to the coroner.

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19 Apr: The return of Oskar Zawada has injected a boost both on and off the field for the Wellington Phoenix

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