New Zealand

Search continues for man after dinghy capsizes in Wairoa River

23:06 pm on 30 November 2022

Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving and two helicopters were involved in the search for the man at Wairoa River. (file picture) Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin

A man is still missing after a dinghy overturned in Wairoa River, Hawke's Bay.

Two of the three people on board made it to shore and alerted police about 5.30pm.

Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving and two helicopters were involved in the search for the remaining person.

His family is being helped by Victim Support.

The search is expected to resume at first light tomorrow.