Thursday, August 27, 2026

Man dies after car plunges into Ōamaru Harbour

Holmes Whaf news
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One person has been confirmed deceased after a car entered the water in Ōamaru yesterday evening.

Police were called to Holmes Wharf, around 5.30pm, with reports that a vehicle went into the Ōamaru Harbour – however, no one was seen to resurface from the water.

With the assistance from local divers, Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Ambulance staff, the body of a 69-year-old Ōamaru man was located.



CPR was conducted immediately, but sadly the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with the man’s family during this difficult time.

A scene guard was in place at the Holmes Wharf overnight, and the Serious Crash Unit, along with other specialist groups, will be conducting a scene examination today.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the crash.

Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260825/4540.

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Source:NZ Police

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  1. A cry for help that deliberately went unheard with the rising hyper-inflation and no rises in GRI for over 15 years to offset the inflation?
    Suffering pain & health problems, only to be put on a wait list?
    Chased by the cops or gangs?
    Had a ‘medical event’ whilst driving?
    Reaction to the latest mRNA Flu Vaccine causing stroke or heart failure?
    Or…simply had enough of the NWO / JWO / WEF-imposed bullshit overall,…

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