New ZealandHarbour tragedy: Pair's harrowing survival as companion drownsTwo people managed to swim to shore while a third person died at Manukau Heads last night.15 Jan 06:04 PM
New ZealandBoat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safetyA boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.13 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandRescue after trio jump from sinking boatWhen a rescue helicopter arrived, the boat was on fire.10 Jan 07:35 AM
New ZealandCruise ship horror: Man falls overboard, missing off Hawke's BayA man is believed to have gone overboard from the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.29 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers persistently putting themselves in danger, say surf lifesaversA dozen people were rescued or helped around Auckland and Northland yesterday.27 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandFullers waits on court fine after catamaran crashThe company faces a maximum $1.5 million fine after being prosecuted by Maritime NZ.16 Dec 04:16 AM
WorldChild survivor's letter reveals eerie final moments on TitanicAn unearthed letter has given a rare insight into the chilling final moments aboard.06 Dec 03:34 AM
WorldIncredible tale of couple lost at sea for 117 daysJust days after couple set off from UK to New Zealand in 1973 their yacht sank.24 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandSon's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'A Whangamata resident has died in a boating accident over the weekend.13 Nov 07:29 AM
New ZealandStricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept awayKayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.12 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandMan found dead after Coromandel boating accident namedAlwyn Keith Klein, known as Keith, was a 73-year-old who lived in Whangamata.11 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandDiver's death: Local describes dangerous Coromandel currentsEmergency services called after dive buddy pulled the unresponsive man out of the water.07 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandKiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.06 Nov 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swellsStuart Pedersen had planned to sell his yacht after one last trip.16 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandCape Brett rescue: Battle to save survivors in massive waves, strong windsSea conditions were some of the worst the rescue chopper crew had seen in many years.15 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandYacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trioPhotos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.14 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandFerry disruptions as search for missing man continuesHundreds of ferry passengers disrupted tonight while police search waterfront for man.07 Oct 02:47 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accidentPeter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.09 Sep 03:43 AM
WorldKaikōura dolphin scientist dies in California dive boat fireA scientist who completed her masters in Kaikōura was known for having "a smiling face".05 Sep 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yetSeventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescueA pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.09 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandFrancie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join policeTavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.02 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandCoastguard joins search for boatie missing off HihiSearch will resume this morning for a missing boatie in the Far North.31 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandSearch for boatie who fell overboard near HihiMetService reports Doubtless Bay has a gale-force wind warning of 20-35 knots.31 Jul 08:33 AM
New ZealandBoatie drowns after capsize in Hokianga HarbourTragedy after boat capsizes while crossing the bar in the Hokianga Harbour today.11 Jul 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand15 lost at sea in wartime flying-boat crashTwo wartime Pacific plane crashes at sea, 21 dead, including a New Zealand Army general.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beachA local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.19 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandTerror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordealWhen things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.17 Jun 07:45 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yachtThe four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandAlmighty bang: Injured Kiwi recalls Venice cruise crash"Walking through the dining room was just chaos, there was stuff all over the place."14 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandKiwi tourist dies while snorkelling off QueenslandThe man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, about 1.45pm on Monday.06 Jun 02:29 AM
Sport$450k Kiwi yacht abandoned in PacificA racing yacht valued at $450,000 has been abandoned by its Kiwi crew.04 Jun 06:59 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another missing in boating tragedyPolice are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.02 Jun 03:57 AM
