Search resumes for missing boat in Cook Strait

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 7 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 7:50am

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A search has resumed for a small vessel reported to be taking on water near Karori Rock. A mayday call was made around 10pm on Monday, with several people believed to be on board. Emergency crews searched the area overnight but found no debris.

How they headlined it

6:49am

1. RNZTue 26 Aug 2025, 6:49am

   Boat missing off Wellington after mayday call, two believed on board (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:21am

   Police seek info on mayday call for missing boat off Wellington coast (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:29am

   No sign of boat after overnight mayday call in Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:30am

   Boat missing off Wellington after mayday call (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:33am

   Search resumes after boat in Cook Strait issues mayday (opens in new tab)

6. The Post via RNZTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:39am

   Boat missing off Wellington after mayday call, several reported on board (opens in new tab)

   • Cook Strait search under way after a mayday call from a boat (opens in new tab) Tue 26 Aug 2025, 7:50am