Nicola (36) went missing from a party at Harrington Point, Dunedin, early only a Sunday morning, Tragically her body was found the following Tuesday on Goat Island. The Dunedin mother of three's absence sparked a hunt which involved dozens of police, SAR volunteers and members of the public.Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances. Nicola was active in the roller derby community and foundly known as "Nicki Noxious" and is described as a strong, independent and capable woman, and a devoted mother.

A Givealittle page has been set up by Ms Hedley’s roller derby friends to raise money for her children.