Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
The missing Torere fisherman has not yet been located.
Marine efforts by both Opotiki and Whakatane Coastguards have ceased for the day and at this stage the weather forecast is not looking favourable for tomorrow.
The Air Force is also nearing the completion of their search without success.
An assessment will now be undertaken of the search thus far.
Any further action will be dependant on the assessment and on the weather over the coming days.
Police continue to ask that members of the public who may be on the shoreline from Torere through to Maketu today to be vigilant and report any sighting of the following items of interest: a 100 litre white chilly bin, a red tote tank, wooden oars and a yellow life jacket.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
