Tag: lake_tekapo

Body Found in Lake Tekapo After Search

12 Jun 2026 5:07 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police located a body in Lake Tekapo today, matching the description of a man reported missing after entering the water last night. Authorities thanked search teams, and the death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Search Underway for Missing Man in Lake Tekapo

12 Jun 2026 6:42 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are searching Lake Tekapo for a man who failed to resurface after entering the water last night. The multi-agency search will resume this morning after he was not located overnight.

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