New ZealandBluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboardThe operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text. 21 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
WellingtonPolice dive squad searching for missing Lake Manapōuri boatieThe Police National Dive Squad are currently assisting with search efforts.15 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandWhile the skipper was scuba diving, these boaties asked to be rescued as they blew out to sea08 Mar 07:26 AM
New ZealandBottlenose dolphin carries her dead calf in waters around the Bay of IslandsWatch23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwners can't move boats away from leaning wharfAt least 17 owners are prohibited from “approaching their vessel from land and water”.12 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
SailingOn The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'05 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
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 ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
New ZealandJetboat and kayaker narrowly avoid collision at Huka FallsKayaker Dan Munroe said he was "very lucky" and put no blame on the jet boat.Watch22 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandSkippers face summer safety checks on Waikato watersSkippers face fines of up to $200 for each safety rule breached on the water.17 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
Herald NOWHydrofoil boat tours arrive on Lake TaupōTaupō is set to become one of the only places in the world to offer electric hydrofoiling tourism.Watch16 Dec 08:10 PM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured after jetboat crash in WairarapaThe incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.07 Dec 07:39 AM
New ZealandRemedial work lined up for stricken Ahuriri wharfThe council closed part of Nelson Quay wharf, carpark and the boat ramp five weeks ago.30 Nov 11:27 PM
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
