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Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s Bay
The boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
Harbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes
Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared.
'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier
'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.
Volunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook Strait
The man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocks
Coastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.
Crane barge set to lift and recover boat wreck in Kawau Bay
The two fishermen onboard made it to a nearby yacht.
‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau Island
The Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
Majority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets
“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”
Hawke's Bay Coastguard help release rescued albatross
The sick Salvin's albatross was found in Mahia around the New Year Period and eventually released off Napier. Video / Hawke's Bay Coastguard
‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatross
The bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.
Beachgoers with no swimming skills a frustration
Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.
Four people swept away in rip rescued by helicopter
They were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.
Christmas Day capsize: Two men found clinging to boat in Fiordland
Photos show the helicopter hovering over the men before they were rescued.
'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue
When a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.