Two fishermen rescued after trawler sinks near Kawau Island

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Wed 15 Jan 2025, 1:18pm

Two fishermen were rescued by a nearby yacht after their trawler sank unexpectedly near Moturekareka Island in the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday night. Authorities have issued warnings regarding floating debris and have advised against eating dead snapper that may wash up on North Auckland beaches.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Jan 2025, 10:08am

   Trawler sinks off Moturekareka Island in Kawau Bay - warning for boaties to watch out for debris (opens in new tab)

   • Warning over eating dead snapper washed up on Auckland beaches after trawler sinks in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab) Wed 15 Jan 2025, 1:18pm
2. StuffWed 15 Jan 2025, 11:32am

   Trawler sinks near Kawau Bay in Auckland, rescued crew ‘shocked but otherwise well’ (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 11:48am

   Debris warning as fishermen rescued in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Jan 2025, 11:56am

   Two rescued as fishing boat sinks, warnings of debris (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsWed 15 Jan 2025, 12:09pm

   Fishermen rescued as trawler sinks in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

   • Fishemen rescued after trawler sinks in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab) Wed 15 Jan 2025, 12:09pm