New ZealandTaupō man spends five years building boat from scratchTaupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan HutchinsonWatch16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFishing takes patience but the boat took five yearsThe little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island riverEmergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.12 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vesselThe Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by wavesA 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.08 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130JA total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Oct 01:01 PM
New ZealandWarning to boaties as bad weather approachesAlerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.01 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandMan's body found after drifting boat reported in MarlboroughThe man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.29 Sep 06:22 AM
New Zealand'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tunaCameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safetyWomen are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly steals $100k boat from Akl marina, tries returning it, gets arrestedWhen the man sailed back to the marina a group of boaties put him under citizen's arrest.24 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandFishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marinaThe skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.22 Sep 09:06 PM
New ZealandPreventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boatInexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandHelp came 30mins too late for mother and son following boating tragedySkipper Kevin McQuire survived and will be sentenced for manslaughter later this year.20 Sep 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businessesStaff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.18 Sep 08:29 PM
KahuThe America's Cup trophy makes a visit to Ngāti Whātua ŌrākeiYacht squadron takes the Auld Mug to marae before the team heads to Barcelona.16 Sep 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour BridgeMayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.12 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and AucklandThe red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.11 Sep 02:44 AM
LifestyleHydrofoiling e-boat hits Auckland harbourAuckland startup Vessev demonstrates its hydrofoiling VS-9. Video / VessevWatch10 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxesThe businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.04 Sep 08:45 PM
World16 minutes to avoid tragedy: Superyacht builder's shocking claimBoss of firm who built superyacht says captain should've taken more safety measures.22 Aug 07:47 PM
New ZealandInequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.Watch21 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Kiwi captain of sunk superyacht 'well respected' sailorCutfield broke his silence to Italian media earlier, saying they 'didn’t see it coming'.20 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandKiwi lawyer's employer speaks out after tragic yacht sinkingAyla Ronald was among the 15 survivors of the Bayesian, which sank in rough seas.20 Aug 07:02 PM
New ZealandKiwis rescued from sunken yacht recoveringThe father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fuoco / Getty ImagesWatch20 Aug 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Very shaken': Two Kiwis among survivors after luxury yacht sinks off coast of SicilyAyla Ronald was one of 15 survivors after the Bayesian sank in stormy weather.19 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandKiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.Watch19 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi among 22 people on luxury boat that sank off Italy amid tornadoBritish tech entrepreneur amongst those missing after his yacht sinks.19 Aug 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWould you sink $7500 a day into a superyacht? Developer rents out boat after taking it off the marketMatthew Horncastle has changed up his lifestyle during the property downturn.15 Aug 11:00 PM
Travel news'We can't move': Kiwi tourists trapped by toxic chemical leakThe couple must wait while authorities test the water for sodium cyanide.15 Aug 12:07 AM
New ZealandDangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passedThe danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurvivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at homeThree people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.06 Aug 10:51 PM
