Source: Radio New Zealand
Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED
The car of a man who was swept away in the Mahurangi River north of Auckland last month has been found.
Tekanimaeu Arobati disappeared during severe weather on 21 January.
The 47-year-old’s body was found three days later in the river.
Now, police have recovered his SUV from the river.
Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED
It was found on Thursday after the police national dive squad was sent in.
Arobati was described as a kind, strong, and straight-talking man who was deeply loved by his family, his brother-in-law Kai Tenanoa earlier told RNZ.
Police said their thoughts were with Arobati’s family and the wider Kiribati community.
His death was being referred to the Coroner.
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