Man identified after car plunged into Ōamaru Harbour

Friday 28 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 2:05pm

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Samisoni Talanoa, 69, has been identified as the man who died after his vehicle went off Holmes Wharf into the Ōamaru Harbour on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews and local divers located his body in the water following the incident.

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1. StuffFri 28 Aug, 1:24pm

   Man who died after car plunged into Otago harbour identified (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 28 Aug, 2:05pm

   Ōamaru man who died after car plunged into harbour named (opens in new tab)