Police were called to an incident near Elizabeth Reef in Whananaki just after 5pm.

The sole crew member on board was brought safely to shore, but a dog is yet to be located.

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Other Upper North Island News

31 Dec: A fresh warning for boaties about the dangers of bars - after a boat capsized in a large wave at the notorious Tairua bar yesterday morning

30 Dec: A man who reportedly attempted to flee Police after an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne - has been arrested

30 Dec: Gisborne Police are deploying the Eagle helicopter, and placing more officers on the road, to combat reckless driving over New Years

29 Dec: Tauranga's community New Year's Eve events have been cancelled due to bad weather

29 Dec: A mum and two teenagers saved an elderly man who collapsed on a hike near Thames last night

28 Dec: Gisborne-bound motorists are being urged to drive safe, and plan ahead, as traffic's expected to worsen, over the holiday break

27 Dec: A body's been found in the search for a jet skiier, who went missing from the Waikato Bar, on Christmas Day

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International:
The US is ramping up its security in Louisiana, a year after a deadly terror attack 19:27

Environment:
Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight 19:27

Entertainment:
Olivia Culpo is saving all her clothes for her daughter 19:08

Entertainment:
Billie Lourd has paid tribute to her grandmother Debbie Reynolds on the ninth anniversary of her death 18:38

Environment:
Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event 18:37

Entertainment:
Toni Collette has praised Kate Winslet for bringing an "incredible sense of trust and freedom" to the set of Goodbye June 18:08

Business:
A gang of thieves has made off with tens of millions of euros - after drilling into a German bank vault in a daring holiday heist 18:07

Entertainment:
Ashley Park dec lares crocheting as her personal Roman Empire 17:38

Cricket:
Martin Guptill is offering his perspective on the evolution of franchise cricket after featuring in the New Year honours list for services to the sport 17:27

Entertainment:
Erin Doherty used to order coffees in Anne, Princess Royal's regal voice to see how people reacted 17:08

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