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Driver error blamed for Shotover Jet crash

An investigation into a Shotover Jet crash which left two people hospitalised has found the crash was down to driver error.

Beach patrols need rescue

Auckland'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.

Ferry causes damage in Picton Harbour

Strong winds have caused Interislander ferry Aratere to move around, causing damage to a loading ramp in Picton Harbour.

Dead Westport kayaker named

The Westport man who died while kayaking off Tauranga Bay last month has today been named by police.

Kayaker found floating in water

Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old kayaker found floating in the water at Tauranga Bay near Westport today.

Mum broke both feet rescuing daughter

The mother of a 3-year-old girl who fell into water at Wynyard Quarter faces a year-long road to recovery after she smashed both feet jumping in to save her.

Two men rescued after boat blaze

Families kept chilly bin swimmers going

Two men who used a chilly bin to help them swim 2km to shore when their dinghy sank off last night say their "driving force" was their partners and young children.

Four commissioners appointed for Rena wreck decision

Four commissioners have been appointed to decide whether a resource consent should be granted allowing part of the Rena wreck to remain on Astrolabe Reef.

Mother, son recovering after rescue

A mother and her son who were swept out to sea at a Hawkes Bay beach have been discharged from hospital and are back home recovering.

Hero retiree saves mother and son

When Ian Waterson saw a mother and her child being swept out to sea he ran outside, jumped onto his 4WD farmbike and drove straight into the ocean.

Trouble-plagued ship's new woes

Trouble has again hit the Melilla 201. It's been tied up at a Dunedin wharf for two years, and nearly ran aground as it tried to leave yesterday.

Down the river - on an airbed?

Queenstown's harbourmaster isn't impressed after four men he advised to get off their inflatable airbed floated under bungy jumpers - and were fined.

Mast saved yachtie after he hit rocks

A veteran yachtsman spent two cold, wet hours perched on the mast of his heritage yacht after it hit rocks and sank in the middle of the night.

Waikato swimmer presumed drowned

A man who attempted to swim across the Waikato River last night is presumed drowned, according to police.

Man rescued from sinking yacht

A man was rescued off the Northland coast overnight after a yacht struck rocks and sank.