New ZealandHelicopter rescue bid next for stricken yachtiesA rescue helicopter has been sent in to winch out two men on board a troubled yacht.18 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandBoat fire near Waiheke Island: Man seriously burnedA man has been seriously hurt after his boat's engine caught fire near Waiheke Island.03 Mar 11:05 AM
New ZealandSnapper spine snarls woman's wristThe woman was left with a minor injury and driven to hospital for a check-up.01 Mar 02:25 AM
New ZealandKiribati ferry 'may have carried 100 passengers'The missing Kiribati ferry may have been carrying as many as 100 passengers.29 Jan 08:26 AM
New ZealandKayakers rescued from Wellington HarbourThe kayakers did the right thing when they got into trouble, police said.24 Jan 04:41 AM
New ZealandChilly bin keep fishermen afloat after trip goes wrongFishermen had only two minutes to grab items that would help them stay afloat.14 Jan 08:46 AM
New Zealand'Completely broken-hearted': Missing skydiver namedThe skydiver presumed to have died in an ill-fated tandem fall has been named by police.12 Jan 08:22 AM
New ZealandSkydive instructor rescued, passenger missing in QueenstownA Police co-ordinated response to a water rescue on Lake Wakatipu has been suspended.10 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandMiracle survival tale: 'I thought I'd be eaten by a shark'Clinging to a life raft and driftwood, Mark Thomas struggled to stay alive for nine hours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We all knew he wasn't a great swimmer' Sykes and Cook on Sonny FaiPeter Sykes and Avalina Cook at the Mangere East Hawks rugby league club rooms talk about the late New Zealand Warrior Rugby League player Sonny Fai.Watch19 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandKayaker dies at Bay of Plenty beachA kayaker has died at a Bay of Plenty beach this afternoon.16 Dec 08:35 AM
New ZealandDrowning Prevention Auckland InterviewDrowning Prevention Auckland speaks with Chief Executive Davin Bray at Westhaven.Watch12 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandMan killed in jet ski accident namedThe man has been named as 44-year-old Paul Johnston of Balclutha.10 Dec 08:18 AM
New ZealandVessel on fire in Auckland's Hauraki GulfFour people were on board a boat when it caught fire in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.10 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling from raft into riverThe raft reportedly flipped with four people on board on the Landsborough River.09 Dec 10:03 AM
New ZealandBermuda man to face trial over Kiwi's deathNZ woman Mary Elizabeth McKee, 62, died in a boat accident in June while in Bermuda.03 Dec 08:52 PM
WorldThe sailor who got off doomed submarineSailor 'in shock' after getting off doomed ARA San Juan submarine with 'seconds to spare'.25 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandFrancie boating tragedy 'still too raw'Families today set to honour Francie boating tragedy victims.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowned boatie: 'You'll never meet anyone more selfless and caring'Teiron Jones, 60, had previously been involved in a fatal boating incident.25 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandStricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescueFamily and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.19 Nov 05:09 AM
New ZealandMan dead after boat race at Lake Te AnauThe annual racing event took a tragic turn after the man fell from a yacht.04 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandKayakers rescued in 30-knot windsPolice warn if kayakers had fallen in the water they could have been in "serious trouble".22 Oct 05:30 AM
New Zealand2yo in drowning tragedy: Dad's heartfelt pleaTragedy strikes family after 2-year-old found unconscious in friend's pool.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRMTU spokesman's boat-crash charge droppedRMTU spokesman Wayne Butson has been granted diversion after a boat crash.13 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Searchers ready to resumeGreymouth fisherman still unaccounted for after the Wendy J sank 12 days.26 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandMissing West Coast boaties: Search continuesNo further clues have yet emerged of the whereabouts of the two missing crew members.19 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolice dive squad aiding search for missing boatiesThe search for two boaties missing since Thursday near Smoothwater Bay continues today18 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandCouple rescued after boat wrecked on rocksA couple were forced to spend the night outdoors after their boat ran aground.01 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandLeaking ocean liner wreck a ticking time bombThe wreck contains up to 2000 tonnes of oil which could devastate the Hauraki Gulf.30 Aug 07:44 AM
WorldTen sailors missing after US destroyer collisionNavy's top admiral ordered a fleetwide review after service's 4th major accident this year21 Aug 10:22 PM
New ZealandEyes in the sky keep surf saferDrones to help Lifesavers at the famously dangerous Muriwai Beach.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie convicted of manslaughterA recreational boatie has been charged with manslaughter after a man died in 2015.03 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandShip crashes into Auckland's Wynyard wharfAn investigation is underway after a ship hit a wharf while berthing in Auckland today13 Jul 02:22 AM
WorldTourist boat sinks: Nine dead, 28 missingMulti-storey craft packed with 170 passengers for Colombian holiday weekend capsizes.26 Jun 12:32 AM