Teenager rescued from rocks by high ropes team in east Auckland

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 10:26am

A teenage boy is safe after being rescued from rocks at Musick Point near Bucklands Beach. He became stranded while fishing on Wednesday evening when a fast-rising tide prevented him from climbing to safety. Police deployed a high ropes team to assist the teenager after he called 111.

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1. StuffThu 29 Oct, 9:00am

   Teenager trapped on rocks by rising tide rescued by high ropes team (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 9:09am

   Teenager rescued after getting stranded while fishing in East Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 29 Oct, 10:26am

   Teen rescued after being stranded on rocks in Auckland (opens in new tab)