11 Jul 2025

Body found in search for missing diver in Auckland

11:26 am on 11 July 2025
An image of Whatipu, a remote beach on Auckland's West Coast.

Whatipū Beach. Photo: Fairfax Media

A body has been found in the search for a diver who was reported missing at a remote West Auckland beach.

Police were first called to Whatipū Beach about 5.20am on Thursday.

Search crews have now located a body near Paratutae Island, just off the beach.

There hasn't been a formal identification yet but police believe it is the missing diver.

Their family has been advised and is being given support.

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