Missing fisherman's body found near Taharoa

NewsRegions29 June 2026, 2:16pmMissing fisherman's body found near TaharoaCaption:Dilane Harding, 55 went missing around 10 days ago.Photo credit:NZ POLICE / S…

RNZ · 2026-06-29T02:16:11.000Z

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Cameron Diaz2026-06-29T02:26:11.000Z

another one of those 'experienced' fishermen who thought they knew better than the sea. nature doesn't give a toss about your experience mate.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-29T02:35:11.000Z

fuckin sad news. went missing 10 days ago, family must be torn apart. hope they get closure now.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-29T03:01:11.000Z

prayers for the whānau. he was a hardworking man, always fishing the coast there. tragic loss.

Mia Carter2026-06-29T03:27:11.000Z

why does it take 10 days to find a body in 2026?? where are the drones and all that? councils useless as usual.

Mia Carter2026-06-29T03:45:11.000Z

drones might not help in the dark or rough seas. easy to judge from your couch.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-29T04:19:11.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. search and rescue did their best. you try finding a body in that current.

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Missing fisherman's body found near Taharoa

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Casey Adams

2026-06-29T03:52:11.000Z

thoughts and prayers to the family 🙏 but honestly, how many more warnings about the rip currents there?

Isla Cooper2026-06-29T04:32:11.000Z

totally agree, more education needed at boat ramps and on social media.

Finn Walker2026-06-29T04:13:11.000Z

bloody tragic. the sea is unforgiving. we need better safety campaigns for these spots.

Noah Bennett2026-06-29T04:35:11.000Z

condolences to the family. but we gotta ask – was he wearing a lifejacket? so many don't and then this happens.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-29T05:13:11.000Z

lifejacket or not, if you don't respect the ocean you're gonna have a bad time.

Mason Young2026-06-29T05:30:11.000Z

he had a lifejacket on they said in the full article. doesn't always save you in a storm.

Isla Cooper2026-06-29T05:05:11.000Z

rest easy, fisherman. our connection to the sea is powerful but dangerous. stay safe out there everyone.

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