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Missing Diver, Whatipū Beach

Missing Diver, Whatipū Beach

Scoop09-07-2025
A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning.
Police were alerted at about 5.23am and search efforts are ongoing to locate the man.
The Police Eagle helicopter has deployed to assist with aerial-based searches, alongside Police launch Deaodar, Search and Rescue and Coastguard New Zealand.
No further information is available at this stage.
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