Search and rescue underway for person missing near Cape Reinga

Sunday 23 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 23 Nov 2025, 8:48pm

In this story Ngā Pitopito Kōrero

Police are conducting a search and rescue mission for a person who went missing in the water near Cape Reinga. The person reportedly fell from rocks near Tapotupotu Bay Beach on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the person in distress around 3.25pm.

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1. RNZSun 23 Nov 2025, 8:08pm

   Search and rescue mission for missing person at Cape Reinga (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 23 Nov 2025, 8:48pm

   Search underway after person falls into water near Cape Reinga (opens in new tab)