10 Jul 2025

Search under way for missing diver at Whatipū Beach

8:52 am on 10 July 2025
Whatipu beach, west coast, Auckland.

Whatipū Beach. Photo: RNZ / Ruth Kuo

A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at a remote Auckland beach on Thursday morning.

A police spokesperson said they were called to Whatipū Beach about 5.23am.

"The police Eagle helicopter has deployed to assist with aerial-based searches, alongside police launch Deaodar, Search and Rescue and Coastguard New Zealand."

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