Boat sinks in New Zealand storm, 3 people dead, 2 missing

A boat carrying 10 people sank in stormy weather off New Zealand's coast, and police say three people died and two more are missing

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A boat carrying 10 people sank in stormy weather off the New Zealand coast, and police said three people were confirmed dead and two others were missing. Five people were rescued and the search was continuing.

The boat got into trouble and set off a distress signal on Sunday night off North Cape on the northern coast, triggering a major search and rescue operation.

Two bodies in the water were recovered by helicopter on Monday morning, and a third was recovered by a search vessel, police said.

“Air, land and water searches are ongoing in efforts to locate the two people who remain missing,” the statement said.