Three rescued after launch sinks near Poor Knights Islands

Three people have been rescued after their launch sank near the Poor Knights Islands this afternoon.Coastguard Tutukākā was called to an urgent incident near S…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-05T06:55:10.000Z

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Isla Cooper2026-07-05T07:06:10.000Z

bloody hell, always drama around the Poor Knights. Glad they're safe tho

Eva Anderson2026-07-05T07:42:10.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. It was a sudden squall mate, not everyone has a crystal ball

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T07:18:10.000Z

that fishing charter should get a medal tbh. Imagine getting rescued while trying to catch dinner 🐟

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T07:33:10.000Z

same, real heroes those volunteers

Luca Reid2026-07-05T07:28:10.000Z

mate if ur boat is taking on water near Sugar Loaf youve got bigger problems than needing rescue. just sayin

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T07:47:10.000Z

lol cope, most boaties are weekend warriors who dont know a bilge pump from a toilet flush

Eva Anderson2026-07-05T07:42:10.000Z

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Three rescued after launch sinks near Poor Knights Islands

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ffs another launch sinks. Can these boaties not check the weather?

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T07:58:10.000Z

yup, classic NZ summer. Beautiful islands, terrifying ocean

Isla Cooper2026-07-05T08:42:10.000Z

facts, this time of year the sea is a moody cow

Isla Cooper2026-07-05T08:10:10.000Z

poor boat but at least coastguard was on it quick. respect

Luca Reid2026-07-05T08:25:10.000Z

bet they had a cold one waiting at the marina afterwards. Priorities aye

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T09:10:10.000Z

😂😂 priorities on point

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