Two boaties on board a stricken yacht off the Whangarei coast have been airlifted to safety.
But not before they tried to sail back to Whangarei Harbour on Sunday night in the dark.
As a result, they hit rocks near Taiharuru.
They ignored advice to anchor overnight at the Poor Knights Islands.
Their 12-metre yacht's steering and navigation equipment was damaged in rough weather at the weekend.
Major swells and bad weather hampered attempts to winch the pair out or tow them home.
Newshub.
