WorldParents call for law change after teen's fatal jetski crashThe family wants stricter water safety rules, including a higher jetski age limit.24 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandRāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandPontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residentsRegional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.20 Nov 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Domino effect': Experienced diver's death harvesting kina prompts Coroner's warning12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Guardian angel': Coastguard rescues two people after person sees boat overturn29 Oct 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishing28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in place21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandWhale dies after stranding on Dunedin beachDoC staff say the whale showed signs of malnutrition and sickness.21 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandOcean predator likely cause of whale strandingThe whale already had injuries when it beached and then died in Māhia, DoC says.14 Aug 04:14 AM
EntertainmentJason Momoa recalls near-drowning in Maui surfJason Momoa almost drowned while surfing at Pe’ahi in Maui.13 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 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
World30 dead after boat sinks in Ha Long Bay stormThe Wonder Seas was carrying 48 passengers when it capsized.19 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldMaritime search: 11 missing as boat capsizes off IndonesiaSeven of the 18 people on board were rescued near the Mentawai islands.15 Jul 02:32 AM
WorldFerry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seasEarly efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.03 Jul 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Loveable rascal': Family, school mourns 6yo boy lost in boat tragedyA boatie who helped with the rescue effort says 'heart-wrenching is an understatement'.16 Jun 05:18 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
PremiumPremiumProperty'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marinaA forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.06 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandSnooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful SoundWatchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.09 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandJet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'02 Apr 05:47 PM
WorldCollision course: Russian captain faces manslaughter charge after crashVladimir Motin due to appear in court, officials reveal details of dead crew member.15 Mar 12:14 AM
New Zealand‘Most exposed I’ve ever seen it’: Swells uncover near-century-old shipwreckDespite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.14 Mar 12:11 AM
WorldNationality of cargo ship captain revealed after US military tanker collisionThe master of the MV Solong was arrested on Tuesday after it collided with an oil tanker.12 Mar 05:36 PM
WorldCrashed container ship carrying toxic cargoStena Immaculate leaked 35 million litres of jet fuel into the sea.10 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandDouble water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland incidentsTwo people died in separate water-related incidents in Auckland yesterday afternoon.22 Feb 06:31 PM
