Search underway for person missing in water near Thames

Monday 22 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 2:41pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Emergency services are searching for a person reported missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp on the Thames Coast. Police were called on Monday morning after one person reached the shore to report that a second person had been in difficulty. The multi-agency response includes police, coastguard, and fire and emergency services.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 12:32pm

   Coromandel rescue: Person missing in water off Thames Coast Rd (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 22 Dec 2025, 1:57pm

   Search underway for swimmer missing off Thames coast (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 2:03pm

   Search underway after person missing in water in Coromandel Peninsula (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 22 Dec 2025, 2:40pm

   Search for person reported missing in water off Coromandel Peninsula (opens in new tab)

5. Waikato TimesMon 22 Dec 2025, 2:41pm

   One person missing in water north of Thames (opens in new tab)