Missing diver rescued after night dive near Goat Island

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 4:34pm

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A diver was rescued in good condition after being missing for several hours off Goat Island Marine Reserve. Police launched a search on Wednesday evening after the diver's car was found abandoned at the dive site. The Coastguard, assisted by a police helicopter, located the individual around 10pm.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 4:21pm

   Missing diver rescued after three hours adrift at Goat Island Marine Reserve north of Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 16 Sep 2025, 4:31pm

   Diver rescued off Goat Island after night dive (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 4:34pm

   Police, Coastguard rescue missing night diver near Goat Island (opens in new tab)