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5 Jan 2026 16:46
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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    Investigations are underway after two men were found injured - one critically - on a boat in the Marlborough Sounds

    Investigations are underway after two men were found injured - one critically - on a boat in the Marlborough Sounds


    Police were called to near the marina at Portage just after midnight.

    One critically injured man and another moderately injured were airlifted to Wellington Hospital.

    Police referred the incident to Maritime NZ, which says it's investigating.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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