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Woman dies while snorkelling

A 64-year-old South Wairarapa woman died while snorkelling with her husband on Monday near Martinborough.

Push for warning signs at Cape Kidnappers beach

A push is being made for Cape Kidnappers beach warning signs to be done in several languages in an attempt to avoid a repeat of a Friday night rescue from a beach isolated by the rising tide.

Residents: Get rid of Rena

Crews trying to contain stricken boat's diesel spill

Severe weather releases beads from Rena

Severe weather which hit the Bay of Plenty over the weekend, including swells of up to four metres at Astrolabe Reef, have caused the release of plastic beads from a damaged container in the sunken stern of the Rena.

Diver almost drowns on Hertz mission

A Navy diver says he nearly drowned when his mask failed while he was deep in the sea to retrieve the plane wreckage in which 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife died.

Yachties 'should have known better'

Authorities have blasted the actions of a group of yachties in Tauranga after a cargo ship had to take evasive action to avoid them.

Tongan fishermen rescued from tiny tropical island

Dad thanks rescuers for saving son's life

The father of a 12-year-old boy who was swept out to sea in heavy surf in Napier has thanked rescuers for forming a human chain that saved his son's life.

'Poor safety culture' on sunken vessel

The difficulties in getting foreign vessels to adhere to NZ standards before going out to sea has been highlighted by a coroner's report into the sinking of Oyang 70.

Ocean savagery haunts victims for life

Shark attacks have a profound effect on those who face the ferocity. After last week's shock death of Adam Strange, Amelia Wade talks to three survivors of ocean savagery.

'Firecracker of a mate' farewelled

Adam Strange's closest friends and family said goodbye with a bang at sunset last night, echoing a cheeky joke of long ago.

Kids seen without lifejackets

Thirteen children were among 79 people in the Bay of Plenty caught not wearing lifejackets as they headed out to sea this summer.

Death in the afternoon

The close-knit Muriwai community struggles to come to terms with the loss of a friend and surf club supporter, Adam Strange.

Naked men forced to swim to safety

Two naked fishermen had to make a desperate swim to Matakana Island after their kayak sank in Tauranga Harbour.

Boat blast injures two

A seven-year-old boy and his father suffered leg injuries when their boat exploded in a Picton harbour today.