New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boatAll four wore lifejackets and Darren Teague carried two emergency beacons.27 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA 17 Dec 09:12 PM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into water11 Dec 05:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Remarkable moment pod of Hector's dolphins seen assisting mother and her calf The all-female pod was supporting and protecting the new mum and her calf.25 Nov 11:02 PM
New Zealand'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandWhy rāhui matters: The meaning behind coastal closure after Whangārei tragedyThe rāhui is said to offer time for healing and safe recovery of the missing.17 Nov 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Matching outfits, 1m-wide tiramisu, Govt guests – the rich-list engagement party of the year Plus, a luxury boat-building company in Auckland goes into liquidation. 12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flipsCoastguard says it's a timely reminder things can change in an instant on the water.10 Nov 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRich-list family tensions resurface in Lakeland Queen liquor hearingEstranged stepmother seeks to clarify stepson's claims about hotel experience.04 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘One of the most remarkable’: Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht hits marketTake a photo tour through Michael Hill's $25m floating masterpiece.30 Oct 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCountdown to comeback: Owner of Rotorua icon eyes its long-awaited returnBut the Lakeland Queen might have to resume cruising without a liquor licence.28 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCold seas, doomed boat: Fishing trip ends in fatal capsizeAfter swimming for some time, two fishermen reached the shore but the third did not. 13 Oct 02:00 AM
Business0 to 40 knots in 5 seconds: Naut demos new electric propulsion system for boatsThe Whangārei firm's chief executive, Fiona Bycroft, on electric vs combustion systems. Video / Michael CraigWatch30 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandThat sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second timeIt sank off Coromandel while under tow from Tauranga to Whangārei.23 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Too fast': Cancer survivor died in sea biscuit river tragedyA coroner said the jet ski towing her was speeding and called for more 5-knot limit signs.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuceAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRTWatch12 Sep 05:13 AM
WorldDramatic sinking: $1.6m yacht capsizes on maiden voyageThe owner, captain, and crew swam to land as the coast guard arrived.04 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie fined $3000 after boat capsizes, trapping pair underneath in ill-fated Raglan Bar crossingOfficials warn of serious risks in crossing sandbars during fishing trips.27 Aug 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after rowSandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boatThe boat will be refitted for people with disabilities and health challenges.22 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldSydney jet ski crash: Teen dead, another loses armThe incident occurred on the George's River in the city's south.22 Jul 10:42 PM
WorldSailors warned after rare orca attack in Bay of BiscayTwo sailors were rescued after orcas attacked their yacht near Basque coast.22 Jul 10:28 PM