Two people killed after boat capsizes off South Taranaki coast

Monday 16 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7:57am

Two people, including a six-year-old child, died after a boat capsized off Pātea on Sunday morning. Three people were on board the vessel when the incident occurred. A third person was taken to hospital, and nearby boaters helped bring the victims to shore.

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1. RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 7:03am

   Six-year-old believed among two killed after boat capsizes off Taranaki (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 16 Jun 2025, 7:15am

   Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 16 Jun 2025, 7:57am

   Six-year-old believed among two dead after boat capsizes off Taranaki (opens in new tab)