One of the more dramatic stories pertaining to the voyage to New Zealand occurred because Tamatekapua became desirous of Kearoa. Ngātoroirangi noticed the glint in Tamatekapua's eye and took precautions to protect his wife during the night while he was on deck navigating by the stars. This was done by tying one end of a cord to her hair and holding the other end in his hand. However, Tamatekapua untied the cord from Kearoa's hair and attached it to the bed instead. He then made love to her, following this pattern over a number of nights. One night however, he was nearly discovered in the act by Ngātoroirangi, but just managed to escape. In his haste he forgot the cord. Ngātoroirangi noticed this and therefore knew that Tamatekapua had been with Kearoa. He was furious and, in his desire to gain revenge, raised a huge whirlpool in the sea named "Te korokoro-o-te-Parata" ("The throat of Te Parata"). The waka was about to be lost with all on board but Ngātoroirangi eventually took pity and caused the seas to become calm (Steedman, pp 99-100).