Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·11 Jun, 2026 08:00 PM3 mins to read‌Best friends Michael Mataese Taulolo (left) and Clint Eliuta Tunumafono grew up in Samoa before continuing their friendship in New Zealand. A young Samoan New Zealander washed off rocks by a freak wave while fishing at Muriwai is being remembered as a loving and generous friend who easily connected with people of all ages.

Michael Mataese Taulolo died on June 6 at Ōtakamiro Pt on Auckland’s west coast after falling into