Ria Percival feared the worst when she suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier this year but as 2022 winds down, her path back to fitness is only ramping up.
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says fitness shouldn't be a barrier for returning defenders Karin Burger and Jane Watson getting selected.
Police are still looking to locate the offender following the incident.
The person was brought to shore but was unable to be revived.
Police responded to the incident on Irvine St, in Frankton, around 7.30am.
"I don't want other young people to be losing their lives, their potential, their future," Karen Skellett said.
The soldiers' whānau were presented with medals recognising their service and sacrifice at Whirinaki Whare Taonga today.
Four fire trucks were called to the scene in Springvale following reports of structural damage in the area around 6.27pm.
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