Maraetai Beach rescue: 3 hospitalised after kayaks capsize in icy waters off Auckland coast
2 sources·Updated September 19, 2026

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- NZ Herald·23h agoMaraetai Beach rescue: 3 hospitalised after kayaks capsize in icy waters off Auckland coast
A police Eagle helicopter, maritime unit and Coastguard were used in the rescue.
Read at NZ Herald → - RNZ National·23h agoPolice helicopter crew rescues 'ill-prepared' kayakers in Auckland
One of the Eagle helicopter's crew entered the water to help the group, after they capsized in Maraetai on Saturday.
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