Search continues for missing Whanganui man after car found in river

Friday 11 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 11:44am

Police are searching for 20-year-old Kahukura Gill, who has been missing since 27 June. A vehicle matching his description was recovered from the Whanganui River on 2 July. Authorities believe he may have been inside the car when it crashed into the river during flooding.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 11:09am

   Search for missing Whanganui man continues after car retrieved from river (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 11:12am

   Fears missing Whanganui man swept away from car in flooded river (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 11 Jul 2025, 11:31am

   Fears man swept away after car crashes into Whanganui River (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 11:44am

   Missing Whanganui man Kahu Gill may have been swept away in flooded river (opens in new tab)