Search for missing Whakatāne diver stood down for evening

Body of missing Whakatāne diver found

The body was located on Saturday morning near the Whakatāne River entrance.

Body found in search for missing Whakatāne diver

The body was located at around 9am on Saturday morning near the Whakatāne River entrance.

Search for missing Whakatāne diver stood down for evening

The search for a diver missing near Whakatāne has been called off for the night. Emergency services were notified of a person in distress around Sugarloaf...

Body located in search for missing diver in Whakatane

Image – Google Maps. A body has been located in the search for a missing diver in Whakatāne. The body was located at around 9am near the Whakatāne River entrance. The death will be referred to the Coroner. “Police are providing the necessary support to the diver’s family, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. “Police wish to thank all our partner agencies for their assistance with search efforts, including Coastguard Whakatāne v…