Man arrested in Gisborne after river escape, but woman still missing
3 sources·Updated October 6, 2026
Gisborne river escape
Covered by 3 sources
- NZ Herald NZ·4h agoŌtara River search: Woman’s body found at sea, man arrested in Gisborne
Police alleged the pair ran into river waters in Ōpōtiki while fleeing.
Read at NZ Herald NZ → - RNZ National·9h agoMan arrested, woman still missing after pair jumped into Ōpōtiki's Ōtara River to evade police
The man has been arrested in Gisborne and charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Read at RNZ National → - Stuff NZ·10h agoMan arrested in Gisborne after river escape, but woman still missingRead at Stuff NZ →
