Keep up with
Newstalk ZB

Sun, 19 May 2013, 10:08

Have Your Say

Talkback 0800 80 10 80
Overseas +64 9 307 1080
Text 9292

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • Sign Up

Site Search

Search Search

Select your region:

Missing soldier's body found in lake

Share |

Missing soldier's body found in lake

By: Anna Cross | New Zealand News | Tuesday October 2 2012 16:59

 

Police and Navy divers have recovered a body believed to be that of soldier Private Michael Ross who's been missing for a week in Lake Moawhango, near Waiouru.

The body was found in about 40 metres of water around 2:30 this afternoon.

Inspector Steve Mastrovich says the body has now been taken to Waiouru Military Camp and will then go to Palmerston North for a post mortem.

He says it's been a long and difficult week for the family and friends of Private Ross and for the many people who've assisted in the search.

Inspector Mastrovich says although they would've wished for a happier outcome, they're pleased that recovering the body will offer some comfort to those who are grieving.

 

Related Subjects

search | Navy | Waiouru | Michael Ross |

 

New Zealand News

Advertisement
Mike Hosking Breakfast
Advertisement
  • English has high hopes for Meridian sale

  • Investigation into big US train smash

  • Machine to vend marijuana, pot brownies

  • Kiwi meat sitting, waiting on Chinese wharves

  • Tennis: Nadal, Federer through to Rome semis

  • Union man for Maori Party in Ikaroa-Rawhiti

  • 200 day waka journey

  • New Yorkers unnerved by voyeuristic photos

  • Auckland Writers & Readers Fes ...

  • Steven Adams: NBA-bound

  • Kevin Milne Comment: Saturday ...

  • Jack Tame Comment: Saturday 18 ...

  • Friday-Budget Passion

  • Thursday-Topless Research

  • Wednesday-Gilmore So Gone

  • Tuesday-Unconventional Centre

National Convention Centre

Do you support the Government's deal with SkyCity over the National Convention Centre

Vote Now

View Results