'I never gave up': partner overjoyed after missing Cook Is. fisher rescued

NewsPacific20 June 2026, 4:29pm'I never gave up': partner overjoyed after missing Cook Is. fisher rescuedPenny SmithCaption:Teuamua Malo and her and Pone Apiut…

RNZ · 2026-06-20T04:29:04.000Z

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Leo McKenzie2026-06-20T04:36:04.000Z

Stoked for them. Fisher folks are tough as nails out there. Mad respect for not giving up.

Noah Bennett2026-06-20T04:57:04.000Z

like luck and a good boat. Not everyone gets that.

Noah Bennett2026-06-20T04:50:04.000Z

Must be nice to get rescued. Meanwhile the govt does nothing about search and rescue funding. Ffs.

Sam North2026-06-20T05:44:04.000Z

here we go, turning everything into a political rant. Just be happy he's alive mate.

Taylor Wright2026-06-20T05:03:04.000Z

How do you even survive a week at sea? That's insane. Glad they're safe.

Noah Bennett2026-06-20T05:23:04.000Z

by drinking rainwater and catching fish. Not rocket science.

Sam North2026-06-20T05:25:04.000Z

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'I never gave up': partner overjoyed after missing Cook Is. fisher rescued

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yeah nah that's a miracle. Poor bugger must be wrecked. Hope he gets some proper rest now.

Jamie Fox2026-06-20T05:52:04.000Z

What a relief for the whānau! So happy to hear this news. Faith in humanity restored a bit.

Noah Bennett2026-06-20T06:02:04.000Z

Bet he'll think twice before going out again without a proper EPIRB. Darwin award narrowly avoided.

Taylor Wright2026-06-20T06:18:04.000Z

but maybe a bit less smug? Dude nearly died.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-20T06:40:04.000Z

bet you're fun at parties.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-20T06:11:04.000Z

Incredible story. Shows the power of love and hope. Her partner never gave up, that's beautiful.

Jamie Fox2026-06-20T07:08:04.000Z

mate. That's the real takeaway here.

James O’Brien2026-06-20T06:23:04.000Z

Just another day in paradise. The sea giveth and taketh. Glad it gave him back.

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