Photo: Supplied / NZ PolicePolice have recovered two bodies from the Waikato River. Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said they found a person dead in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 25-year-old man Teananga Tiotia. Police and divers have been conducting a search of the river since Tiotia was reported missing on Saturday. The formal identification process is underway, and his death has been referred to the Coroner. Police said a formal identification was underway and Brown's death was referred to the Coroner.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2026 00:26 UTC