Search resumes for man missing after Cook Strait jetski crossing attempt

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 9:45am

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A retired grandfather and Kāpiti Boating Club member is missing after failing to reach Plimmerton Beach from the Tasman District on Monday. His jetski was located near Cook Rock, but the man remains missing. Police and rescue teams have resumed the search operation.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Feb 2025, 11:08am

   Jetskier missing after trying to cross Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

   • Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Feb 2025, 11:08am
2. 1NewsTue 4 Feb 2025, 1:30pm

   Jetski found, man still missing after Cook Strait crossing attempt (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 4 Feb 2025, 8:04pm

   Missing jetskier had made trip across Cook Strait many times - Kāpiti Boating Club (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 7:31am

   Search for missing Cook Strait jet skier resumes (opens in new tab)

5. The PostWed 5 Feb 2025, 9:45am

   ‘Please keep eyes peeled’: Search resumes for missing man in Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)