New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Bay of Islands boaties cling to chilly bin after dinghy sinks in the darkOne man swam ashore near Waitangi Mountain Bike Park to raise the alarm.01 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandInjured boatie winched to safety after dinghy sinks overnightOne person swam to shore and raised the alarm, while another was found washed ashore.30 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandTwo people missing as boat sinks in Bay of Islands The Coastguard said a third person on board made their own way to shore.30 Apr 08:52 PM
New ZealandSurvival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police say01 Apr 06:19 AM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Boaties plucked to safety after rogue wave capsizes boat on notorious bar22 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice launch investigation after boy, 5, found dead at Napier beach after large searchPolice are appealing for anyone who saw an unattended child to come forward.06 Feb 12:42 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
ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsenThey had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.12 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandBody found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.22 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 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
AucklandWatch: Launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf, two jump to safetyTwo Fullers360 ferries diverted mid‑route after spotting smoke rising from the harbour.26 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for person who fell from rocks near Cape RēingaThe missing person fell from the rocks at Tapotupoto Bay near Cape Rēinga.23 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
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
New Zealand'Guardian angel': Coastguard rescues two people after person sees boat overturnThe pair were pulled from the water in only the clothes they had on when the boat flipped.29 Oct 04:31 AM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandCoastguard pulls person from water off NapierCoastguard pulls a person from the water off Napier on Tuesday, October 21.Watch21 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after boating incident off Napier coastPolice were contacted after two people failed to return from a crayfishing trip.21 Oct 06:33 AM
ChristchurchRescue of the year: Coastguard team uses no. 8 wire approach to pluck hurt man off rockface Battling big seas, the coastguard team were faced with a challenge and a hesitant patient.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau HarbourCoastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety. 11 Sep 06:00 AM
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 ZealandSearch continues for missing fisherman at notorious Papanui PtThe spot near Raglan is known for dangerous conditions, with over 30 fishing deaths.25 Aug 11:52 PM
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
