The HMNZS Te Kaha was helping in the search after a mayday call from what was thought to be a sinking yacht last night. Photo / RNZDFThe yacht that went missing last night off the east coast of Coromandel Peninsula has been found 150km north near Whangārei. Maritime NZ's Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ) began co-ordinating the search about 6.30pm yesterday after getting a brief and partial mayday call. Senior search and rescue officer Chris Henshaw said about 2pm todaya vessel said it had broadcast the mayday. This morning it was believed the yacht was around the east of the Coromandel Peninsula, off the coast of Pauanui.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 18, 2021 01:42 UTC