Tag: cape_reinga

Name Released of Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay

16 Dec 2025 11:06 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Man Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton, was reported missing on November 23 after being swept off rocks while fishing near Cape Reinga. Despite extensive searches, he has not been found, and police believe he has drowned.

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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay

24 Nov 2025 8:24 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are continuing the search for a fisherman who was swept off rocks at Tapotupotu Bay near Cape Reinga. The search involves multiple agencies and local volunteers.

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