New Zealand'A true Southland legend': Businessman who died on fishing trip rememberedRick Murrell was found dead – and another fisherman was rushed to hospital.22 Jul 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Harrowing incident': Coastguard rescues boaties after 3m waves hit vessel near MotunauOne person was swept off the boat and into the water during the incident.06 Jul 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coastOne survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies. 15 Jun 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossings13 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry30 Apr 07:01 AM
New Zealand‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s BayThe boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.16 Mar 09:19 PM
New Zealand‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake RotoitiNone of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.16 Mar 07:35 PM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boatiesFreedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared. 19 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand'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.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandVolunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook StraitThe man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.05 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandTeen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start universityThe popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.28 Jan 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocksCoastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandCrane barge set to lift and recover boat wreck in Kawau BayThe two fishermen onboard made it to a nearby yacht.16 Jan 12:24 AM
New Zealand‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau IslandThe Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.14 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatrossThe bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Coastguard help release rescued albatrossThe sick Salvin's albatross was found in Mahia around the New Year Period and eventually released off Napier. Video / Hawke's Bay CoastguardWatch08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandFour people swept away in rip rescued by helicopterThey were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.06 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day capsize: Two men found clinging to boat in FiordlandPhotos show the helicopter hovering over the men before they were rescued.26 Dec 05:54 AM
New Zealand'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insuranceRegional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandRāhui 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.30 Nov 06:54 PM
