@nzherald: Ashley Wickman, 18, disappeared during a midnight swim with friends at Uretiti Beach, south of Whangārei, on November 30, 2024. New information reveals critical minutes were lost checking police’s Auckland-based Eagle helicopter while a Northland rescue helicopter capable of reaching Uretiti Beach in minutes was not put on standby. David Fisher reports. 🔗 Get the full story via the link in our bio.

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Wednesday 26 August 2026 00:02:41 GMT