Two people safe after launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 27 Nov 2025, 10:04am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Coastguard

Two people escaped to a dinghy after their 38-foot launch caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to the incident between Browns Island and Musick Point around 8.15am. No injuries were reported.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Nov 2025, 8:58am

   Boaties leap to safety as launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 27 Nov 2025, 9:55am

   Emergency services respond to vessel on fire in Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 27 Nov 2025, 10:01am

   Boaties safe as launch catches fire on Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 10:04am

   Launch catches fire on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf (opens in new tab)