Body of missing Northland kayaker found in Ruakākā River

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 3:35pm

In this story NZME, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

The body of a Northland man has been recovered from the Ruakākā River. He had failed to return from a solo kayaking trip on Monday morning. His overturned kayak was previously discovered near Marsden Point Road.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 1:04pm

   Body of missing Northland kayaker found near Ruakākā (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 12 Aug 2025, 3:35pm

   Body of missing kayaker found in Northland (opens in new tab)