A man has been pulled to safety after being trapped on a rock surrounded by waves at Whangaparāoa. “He tried to go and help that guy, and he got to safety, but he got stuck on the rocks,” she said. A man has been pulled to safety after being trapped on a rock surrounded by waves at Whangaparāoa. Photo / Riki WaughA witness, Riki Waugh, told the Herald the lifeguards who were part of the rescue were “absolute legends”. A man attempting to save a windsurfer has been pulled to safety after being stuck on a rock amid wild seas.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 30, 2025 07:26 UTC