Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.

In a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.

The man has been missing for almost a week.

Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.

Police were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.

'We were very lucky to see him ... you couldn't see more than a few metres.'

Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.

Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.

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The 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.

The whale became stranded some time before 9pm.

The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.

The three people were stranded after their 7m boat sank.

Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.

The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.

"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."

Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.

Construction on the boat began around July last year.

A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.

Near-disaster while sailing shows value of Coastguard membership.