The search of a remote South Westland lake for a Dunedin plane that went missing 47 years ago has been wound up after nothing of significance was found. Teams returned to Lake Moeraki, north of Haast, on Wednesday as part of an operation to investigate information about the aircraft's disappearance.
The plane, which disappeared in 1979, has been the subject of multiple searches over the decades. The latest effort focused on Lake Moeraki, a remote body of water in the South Westland region, following new information.
Police have confirmed that the search has been concluded and no significant items were recovered. The investigation into the disappearance remains open, and further searches could be conducted if new information comes to light.
The families of those on board have been informed of the outcome. The missing plane has never been found, and the cause of its disappearance remains unknown.
