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
New ZealandDead Westport kayaker namedThe Westport man who died while kayaking off Tauranga Bay last month has today been named by police.04 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandKayaker found floating in waterPolice are investigating the death of a 48-year-old kayaker found floating in the water at Tauranga Bay near Westport today.22 Feb 09:03 AM
New ZealandMum broke both feet rescuing daughterThe 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.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies kept chilly bin swimmers goingTwo 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.17 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandMechanical failure blamed for ferry crashSixteen passengers and a Fullers crew member were injured when the vessel struck the wharf late this morning, crunching its bow and knocking people out of seats.17 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandBoat sunk? Use a chilly bin insteadTwo men used life-jackets and a chilly bin to help them swim 2 kilometres to shore when their dinghy sank off Papamoa Beach last night.16 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandHumble hero: 'I thought I would die'Jake Macpherson doesn't like the water - but that didn't stop him diving into the ocean to save the life of a stranger swept off rocks at a popular Northland beach.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowned fisherman's dinghy foundA small dinghy used by a man who fell into the Whangarei Harbour and drowned has been discovered by police, tied to a buoy where the fisherman was last seen.13 Feb 06:11 AM
WorldGuilty captain to remain a free manThe captain of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia may remain a free man - for now - despite being found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing diverPolice divers searching for a woman who did not surface from a crayfish dive at the weekend have found a body.09 Feb 09:58 PM
WorldCaptain could get 26 yearsThree years after he crashed the Costa Concordia, former captain Francesco Schettino will learn this week if he is to spend most of his remaining years in prison.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily flee rogue yacht"Who would leave a boat on autopilot in a harbour packed with boats fishing?" Police confirm an investigation into a yacht that knocked a man unconscious.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan struck by yacht, seriously injuredA man was seriously injured in a boating accident south of Motuhie Island in the Hauraki Gulf this afternoon.08 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandFour commissioners appointed for Rena wreck decisionFour commissioners have been appointed to decide whether a resource consent should be granted allowing part of the Rena wreck to remain on Astrolabe Reef.30 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandMother, son recovering after rescueA 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.30 Jan 01:42 AM
