Search resumes for missing fisherman off the coast of Pātaua South

Monday 17 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 2:03pm

In this story Coastguard, Royal New Zealand Navy

Police and rescue crews have resumed searching for a missing fisherman near Whangārei. The man's companion was found dead on Saturday after their boat was discovered adrift on Saturday morning. The search operation includes the Royal New Zealand Navy and the National Dive Squad.

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1. StuffMon 17 Nov 2025, 12:45pm

   Police searching for missing fisherman in Northland, two days after other body found (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 2:03pm

   Navy joins search for missing fisherman in Northland (opens in new tab)

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