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RNZ News
7 days ago
- RNZ News
Father of three Matthew Taylor identified as man who died kayaking in Northland
Photo: Police have revealed the man who died while kayaking in Northland on Monday was a 29-year-old with a partner and three young children. Members of Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Club found the body of Matthew Taylor in Ruakākā Estuary that afternoon, a few hours after his upturned kayak was discovered. Sergeant Simon Craig, of Ruakākā Police, said his family is struggling to come to terms with their loss, after what should have been morning exercise in good conditions turned to tragedy. A rāhui on the Ruakākā River was due to be lifted on Thursday afternoon. Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Horse racing: Michelle Bradley targets Ruakākā wins with diverse stable line-up
Michelle Bradley will be looking to representatives from contrasting ends of the experience scale to lead the way for her stable at its home meeting on Saturday. The Ruakākā trainer leaned toward proven performers Bosch, No Plan Be, Shockatillatap and the debutante Iridescent as her leading hopes. Bosch and No
