Search suspended after mayday call regarding sinking boat off Wellington

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 10:05am

In this story Morning Report, Grant Nalder

A search operation was launched on Monday following a mayday call reporting a vessel taking on water near Karori Rock. Police have suspended the search after no evidence of a boat was found, though they are still asking the public for information.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 27 Aug 2025, 7:44am

   ‘Frustrating’ that a mayday call about a sinking boat in Wellington could’ve been ‘bit of fun’ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 9:35am

   What we know, and don't know, about the Wellington mystery mayday call (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 27 Aug 2025, 10:05am

   Mystery remains after Cook Strait mayday call (opens in new tab)