Police can now release the names of the three fishermen found deceased on the Māhia coastline this morning.
They were 37-year-old Elwood Higgins of Gisborne, 33-year-old Taina Sinoti of Te Hapara, and 38-year-old Damien Macpherson of Te Karaka.
Police's thoughts are with their whānau at this incredibly distressing time.
Their deaths will be referred to the Coroner.
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