Missing kayaker at Waihī Beach: Body recovered on second day of search

21/10/2026, 4:21:48 am

Bay of Plenty Times

21 Oct, 2026 04:21 AMQuick Read

A body has been recovered after the search for a missing kayaker at Waihī Beach. Photo / NZME

A body has been recovered during the second day of a search for a missing kayaker at Waihī Beach, police say.

The man, and kayak, were brought to shore with the help of the Royal New Zealand Navy and Coastguard Whangamatā just before 3pm today, a police statement said.

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Source: New Zealand Herald · Bay of Plenty Times

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