A yacht is badly damaged after it was smashed against the rocks at Tutukaka Harbour in Northland. Photo / James PattulloA yacht is badly damaged after it was smashed against the rocks at Tutukaka Harbour in Northland. Photo / James PattulloA yacht is badly damaged after it was smashed against the rocks at Tutukaka Harbour in Northland. Coastguard duty officer Ash Salter says it was upgraded to a Mayday call, with the skipper saying the vessel was pounding on the rocks. Coastguard boat Tutukaka Rescue arrived just before midnight but was unable to refloat the yacht.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 01, 2021 23:15 UTC