Hamilton man identified as missing fisherman near Cape Reinga

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 4:11pm

Police have identified 65-year-old Man Bock Lee as the fisherman swept off rocks at Tapotupotu Bay on 23 November. Mr Lee was fishing with friends in the remote area when the incident occurred. He remains missing and is presumed drowned.

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1. StuffTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:11am

   Police release name of fisherman missing off Tapotupotu Bay (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:28am

   Fisherman swept off rocks at remote Northland bay named as Hamilton man (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 4:11pm

   Missing fisherman swept off rocks near Cape Rēinga presumed drowned (opens in new tab)