New ZealandCyclone search for 'ghost' boat ends with no one on boardA member of the public raised the alarm after seeing the houseboat listing.13 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandLost at sea: Search called off for crew member knocked overboard off Auckland IslandsThe Mariner crew member went overboard 215 nautical miles east of the Auckland Islands.09 Apr 02:12 AM
AucklandCatamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocksA witness saw the vessel holed on rocks lining Tāmaki Drive.07 Apr 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Boaties plucked to safety after rogue wave capsizes boat on notorious bar22 Mar 06:04 AM
PoliticsWhy Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagements15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuestions raised over communication delay in Black Cat Cruises ferry grounding07 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
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
New ZealandPlans to submerge wrecked tourist boat as 2240 litres of diesel leaks into seaThe Black Cat vessel capsized near Akaroa carrying 38 passengers and three crew members.01 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan still missing after Ōpōtiki boating incidentHe has been missing since falling off his boat and being swept downstream on Friday.25 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandYellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsizeThe men clung to two empty fuel tanks for seven hours.19 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandGovernment considering ban on rock pool harvesting in AucklandNgāti Manuhiri wants a two-year shellfish ban along Auckland's east coast.18 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing dog after yacht capsizes off Northland coastWitnesses say the missing dog, Rimu, was wearing an orange life jacket.30 Dec 09:59 PM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
WellingtonDiver dies after being pulled from water at Titahi BayNgāti Toa has placed a rāhui from Pipinui Point to Kōmanga Rau Tawhiti.15 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Kahu'Forever our hero': NZ boxer dies saving sons on beach holiday in TongaSemisi Kalu's wife Alexandria Ma'ilei Kalu will lay him to rest in Papatoetoe tomorrow.04 Dec 04:00 PM
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 warningGideon Te Ahuru went into the water. But 20 minutes later he surfaced, coughing up blood.12 Nov 04:00 PM
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'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
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
