Person hospitalised after boat capsizes at Tangimoana Beach
Monday 14 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Emergency services responded to a water incident at Tangimoana Beach in Manawatū on Monday morning. A boat capsized, resulting in a person being taken to hospital. Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at approximately 8.14am.
Key facts
4 facts
- A boat capsized at Tangimoana Beach in Manawatū on Monday.
- One person was transported to Palmerston North Hospital in moderate condition.
- The incident occurred near Tangimoana Beach Rd.
- Emergency services included Police, Hato Hone St John, Fire and Emergency, and Coastguard.
The full story
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Emergency services responded to a boat capsizing at Tangimoana Beach in Manawatū on Monday morning. One person was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a moderate condition.
Hato Hone St John was notified of the water incident at 8.14am. The response included two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, and an operations manager.
Police reported being alerted to the incident at 8.35am. Fire and Emergency crews were also present at the scene.
Tangimoana Beach is an isolated coastal settlement located approximately 15km southwest of Bulls.
Where reports differ
- Reports differ on the time the incident was first reported, with Hato Hone St John noting 8.14am and Police noting 8.35am.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and The Post.