During the next 2 years, the crew on the "Tiri" would endure adverse weather conditions, fatigue, and continued efforts to shut down the station. On 28 January 1968 disaster struck as the "Tiri" attempted to negotiate its way into Whangaparapara Harbour on Great Barrier Island in foul weather. The ship ran aground on rocks, with Radio Hauraki disc jockey Paul Lineham keeping listeners up-to-date with running commentary. The final broadcast from the "Tiri" was ""Hauraki News: Hauraki crew is abandoning ship. This is Paul Lineham aboard the 'Tiri'. Good Night."" followed by a station jingle. The "Tiri" was later towed back to Auckland and the broadcasting equipment was salvaged. However, the "Tiri" herself was beyond repair and was replaced four days later by the "Kapuni", christened "Tiri II" by her new crew. A month after the loss of the "Tiri", Radio Hauraki was back in international waters and broadcasting again.