Yacht Platino arrives back in New Zealand

The tug boat Sea Pelican arrived in Whangarei around 9.10am this morning, towing the yacht Platino.
 
Auckland City District Police Operations Manager Inspector Vaughn Graham says the tug and yacht were met at Northport, Marsden Point, by a small group of family members and Police. 
 
“Police are now investigating the circumstances of Nick Saull's death on behalf of the Coroner,” says Inspector Graham.
 
“The family continues to ask that media respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
 
No further information is available at this stage.
 
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Kim Chambers 021 911 967 / NZ Police