New Zealand'Rescue of the year': Christmas tragedy avertedA Scottish couple's boat broke down in four-metre seas off the Gisborne coast.24 Dec 06:34 PM
New ZealandBoat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."13 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandCape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhandPātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana Jnr fell overboard near Cape Palliser on October 11.21 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandFishing vessel death: Police name crew memberSteffan Antony Stewart, 26, named as the crew member who died after workplace accident.15 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandOil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it upAn absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.14 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandCrew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vesselThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.14 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandDiver dies on the Māhia Peninsula near GisborneEmergency services are attending an incident at Mahia Boating Club.14 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandYachtie grateful to be rescued by warshipThe yachtie said he has realised the conditions weren't suitable for mooring.11 Nov 03:46 AM
New ZealandShark-attack horror: Surfer shares his recovery as 63 stitches removed"I can't even move my hand. They said it's healing really well though," says victim.06 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Queenstown manThe body was found about 8pm yesterday using underwater camera gear.21 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandOcean rescue: Fisherman overboard off Wellington coastOcean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.11 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDiver who died at Taranaki beach namedNormanby man Kane Allan Green died while diving yesterday.10 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandThree rescued after boat capsizes on Bay of Plenty sandbarThree men have been rescued after their boat capsized south of Tauranga.06 Oct 12:47 AM
New Zealand$100k in fines after cruise ship grounds in NZ's remote subantarctic islandsCaptain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.02 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandLuxury cruiser damaged in boat show prangThe 52ft flybridge Riviera "Majesnik" T-boned the "Quest 2", an Azimut 21m luxury cruiser.01 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandSailor's mystery WWI death solvedJohn "Rosy" Reardon's NZ family relieved to finally get answers.18 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds yacht on beachAnother salvage bid planned for high tide tonight for mystery yacht on Christchurch beach.13 Sep 04:53 AM
BusinessOcean swimmer's death: Ports of Auckland in courtLeslie Gelberger's body was found by a passing ferry floating near Mairangi Bay.04 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandBoatie tells of escape from blast: 'Oh s*** I'm on fire'"I looked around, I had no roof, no walls on the boat, no cockpit, no dinghy..."30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoat explosion's sonic boom: Man found flopping 'half-dead'"I felt it go right through me ... It was intense."29 Jul 06:57 PM
WorldSurvivor's 12-hour ordeal stranded at seaRuben McDornan is the sole survivor of the tragedy which struck the FV Dianne.21 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandDeath on a party boat: Charter firm chargedThe man who died was a father, it can be revealed for the first time.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Astounding discovery': 150-year-old ship unearthedA ship which ran aground in 1865 has been uncovered by unusual tidal conditions.30 May 07:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland ferry master fined after collisionAn Auckland ferry master has been fined $2000 for not keeping a proper look-out.16 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after capsizing kayak at Clarks BeachEmergency services are attending a water rescue after a near-drowning at Clarks Beach.15 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandLost at sea: Kiwi's tragic, four-day life-raft nightmareAdrift for days, one sailor became so thirsty he drank his own urine.06 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ probes Napier port ship fireAn interview and scene examination will take place to decide if further action is needed.01 May 08:12 AM
New Zealand'She thought it was a joke. [I said] no darling, we're stuffed.'Dad and daughter happy to be on land after two-day ordeal.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescued dad: 'We should have flipped ... we're just lucky it didn't'Dad, daughter who survived appalling conditions for 2 days recount their horror on board.29 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandFour fishermen rescued from hull of upturned boatKiwi rescue officials help save the lives of four fishermen north-east of American Samoa.25 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandFive rescued off Napier coast in rough seas"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.22 Apr 09:08 AM
New ZealandSurvivor returns from Wahine 50th anniversary: 'It was special seeing the faces again'Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.15 Apr 09:27 PM
New ZealandWahine tributes stir memories for survivorsWahine ceremonies remember the 53 who died and also the heroic efforts to save 683 others.10 Apr 05:00 PM
