Police will search the Waikato River this morning after a person went missing when they got into trouble late last night. Photo: NZ HeraldA police boat will search the Waikato River early this morning for a person who went missing there when they got into trouble late last night. "A second person went into the river in an attempt to save them, however was sadly unsuccessful," police said. St John was called to the scene and assessed the second person, before they were taken to hospital for treatment. "A police boat will search the river and its banks this morning for the outstanding person."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 23, 2020 19:18 UTC