Top Stories for Thursday 9 August 2012

Hopes fading for three lost off coast of New Plymouth, New Plymouth mayor says town shocked by rock accident, Sailing crew wins silver, NZ's 100th Olympic medal, NZ women fall to the Netherlands in the semi-finals, NZ assistant hockey coach says loss is heartbreaking, NZ Olympic fan base in London evacuated after bbq fire, Wilson could yet commit more crimes - ex cop, Further observation flight over Tongariro today, NZ troops have not yet got approval for wider patrols.