Home / New ZealandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·16 Jul, 2026 11:37 PMQuick Read‌Morning Headlines | Switzerland next for trade deal, eggs remain safe despite bird flu, and mystery surrounds dead stingrays | Friday, July 17, 2026Coastguard crews raced to rescue two people aboard a sinking vessel north of Auckland overnight. Coastguard Mangawhai said it responded to an “urgent boat call-out” after a vessel was reportedly sinking with two people on board last night.

Crews acted quickly, with Kokako Rescue underway within 15 minutes

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