WorldSyrian father denies smugglingPassengers on the boat that capsized near Greece, and claimed the life of a toddler, say the toddler's father was working with smugglers and driving the boat.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRena's owners again apologise for groundingA boss acting for the MV Rena's Greek owners has again said sorry for the ship's calamitous grounding four years ago.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning prompts river crossing warningJeremy Charles Brons of Christchurch was swept away by a swollen Snowy River after a failed West Coast river crossing.07 Sep 05:54 AM
OpinionRoger Grace: We can make good from the RenaThe wreck could pave the way to a bright and prosperous future, but a golden opportunity could easily be squandered if the wrong decisions are made, writes Roger Grace.06 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandRena: What to do with a shipwreckAsk your average Tauranga local about the Rena and you'll find they haven't thought about that not-too-distant hunk of steel in a long time.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientists call for more no-fishing marine reservesTwo of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.26 Aug 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Dearly loved' jetski victim to be farewelledMervin de Rozario will be farewelled tomorrow after his body was found in the water near Waiheke Island at the weekend.19 Aug 11:13 PM
WorldHundreds feared dead in capsizeA wooden fishing boat packed with at least 600 migrants overturned in the Mediterranean Sea and hundreds are feared dead.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAussie surfer does a FanningA surfer's desperate attempt to fight off a shark that was mauling him has been described as a "Mick Fanning replay" by a friend who witnessed the attack.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name drowning victimA man who drowned after being thrown from a boat on the Waitara River mouth in Taranaki yesterday has been named by police.30 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandRena: Cash offered to MaoriBay of Plenty Maori say they have been offered thousands of dollars to withdraw their opposition to leaving the Rena on Astrolabe Reef.20 Jun 11:24 PM
WorldFew rescued as hope fadesA total of 14 people have been rescued, but the vast majority of the 456 people on board, many of them elderly tourists, were unaccounted for.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's lucky escape after jetboat accidentA Paringa man whose jetboat struck a log on Monday evening had a lucky escape despite being “shot forward” into the bow of the boat and breaking his leg.06 May 04:18 AM
New ZealandOil spill: How could this happen in NZ?"This is one of New Zealand's biggest ports - if we can't contain this, how are we going to deal with off-shore drilling? I don't think we can really take the risk."29 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandFishing trip ends in tragedyAn Auckland boatie was killed and five died on the roads during a horror start to the long weekend.25 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSingle image captures migrants' plightA picture of a young boy who drowned off of the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes has come to represent the tragedy in the Mediterranean sea.20 Apr 05:47 PM
WorldHundreds feared deadA shipwreck in which hundreds of people are feared dead may be one of the worst disasters of the Mediterranean migrant crisis.19 Apr 05:23 PM
New ZealandMissing fishing boat may never be recoveredThe boat of two fishermen missing from Port Waikato since Monday may never be recovered, police say.10 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fishermenThe search for two fishermen missing at Port Waikato enters its third day today. The police Eagle helicopter will search the area near the mouth of the river.08 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandMissing fishermen: Third anxious nightThe families of two fishermen missing at Port Waikato endured a third anxious night waiting for any news of their loved ones.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing fishermen: Air search unsuccessfulThe air search today for the two missing fisherman was unsuccessful, police say.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandFishing mates lost at seaA fisherman missing with a friend after crossing the Port Waikato Bar usually stayed clear of the notoriously dangerous stretch of water.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan winched to safety after boat flipsA man rescued from a ledge after a fishing trip went horribly wrong was worried about what to tell his wife when he got home without any fish.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing boatieThe search has resumed this morning for a 74-year-old man who has been missing since his boat capsized at Manukau Heads yesterday.02 Apr 09:52 PM
WorldCosta Concordia's final shameThe doomed Costa Concordia was carrying a huge shipment of Mafia-owned cocaine when it set off on its final voyage, investigators have said.30 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandCrewman injured after lifeboat wires snappedRusty wires caused a lifeboat to fall from its sling on a cargo ship in Wellington Harbour, injuring a crewman.26 Mar 03:42 AM
New ZealandInjured skier flown to hospitalA man was flown to hospital after being seriously injured in a water skiing accident at Taupo today.21 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandDriver error blamed for Shotover Jet crashAn investigation into a Shotover Jet crash which left two people hospitalised has found the crash was down to driver error.18 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandBeach patrols need rescueAuckland's volunteer surf lifeguards are raising their hands for help - up to eight facilities need improvement over the next decade, says Surf Life Saving Northern Region.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFerry causes damage in Picton HarbourStrong winds have caused Interislander ferry Aratere to move around, causing damage to a loading ramp in Picton Harbour.06 Mar 04:20 AM
