Police have revealed an 11-year-old was one of two who drowned off Whangarei's coast 11 days ago
Police have revealed an 11-year-old was one of two who drowned off Whangarei's coast 11 days ago
25 November 2025
The pair from Auckland didn't return to Pataua South from a boating trip on November 14.
A member of the public found 11-year-old Jason Wharerau's body in the water.
The search continues for his 23-year-old brother-in-law, Ethan Neels.
Police have provided a statement from Jason's whanau saying his passing leaves a gap in their whakapapa that will be felt for generations.
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