Kaipara Harbour incident

The search for those missing following a boat capsize in the Kaipara Harbour has continued overnight.
 

The bodies of two more people who are believed to have been onboard the Francie were recovered early this morning.
 
Police and LandSAR recovered the body of one man around 1am on the shoreline, north of Muriwai Beach.
 
The body of a second man was found around an hour later, on the shoreline closer to South Head/Woodhill Forest. 
 
A total of seven victims have now been recovered. 
 
One person is still missing and the search is ongoing this morning.
 
Eleven people are believed to have been on-board the vessel. Three survivors were taken to hospital. An update on their condition is not available at this stage.
 
A large team of Police are involved. The process of formally identifying the victims and advising next of kin is underway. Enquiries to establish the circumstances are still ongoing. 
 
ENDS
 
Media: A further notification will be made at around 11am. There will be a press conference held early this afternoon. The exact location and time will be advised around 11am.  
 
Beth Bates/NZ Police