Search underway for fisherman missing at Papanui Point near Raglan

Monday 25 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 3:40pm

In this story Department of Conservation, Coastguard

Multiple agencies are searching for a person seen falling into the sea at Papanui Point on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9.45am at the Waikato fishing location. Police are currently leading the rescue efforts to locate the missing individual.

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1. StuffMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:01pm

   Fisherman missing off notorious Raglan fishing spot Papanui Point (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:24pm

   Raglan fisherman missing after falling into sea at Papanui Point, rescue efforts continue (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:40pm

   Person missing after falling into water at notorious Waikato fishing spot (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab)