New ZealandWoman dies while snorkellingA 64-year-old South Wairarapa woman died while snorkelling with her husband on Monday near Martinborough.01 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandPush for warning signs at Cape Kidnappers beachA 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.29 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandSevere weather releases beads from RenaSevere 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.22 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandDiver almost drowns on Hertz missionA 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.18 Apr 06:55 AM
New ZealandYachties '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.17 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandSea rescue mirrors 2010 incidentA fisherman rescued from his sinking boat on Friday had survived a similar incident three years ago.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandDivers join search for missing yachtieDivers have joined the search for a 73-year-old yachtie who went missing in mysterious circumstances last night.25 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandYachties despair as thieves strikeA New Zealander rescued from a stricken yacht in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has been left penniless after thieves stripped her vessel when it washed up in Australia.23 Mar 07:06 PM
New ZealandStricken mum hugs baby after accidentA woman has fed herself and held her children for the first time since a surfing accident left her paralysed.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurf rescue: 'He's going to be okay'An anxious mother cried tears of gratitude and relief after her 12-year-old son was dragged from the surf in a dramatic rescue at Napier's Marine Parade yesterday.11 Mar 02:08 AM
New ZealandDad thanks rescuers for saving son's lifeThe 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.10 Mar 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Poor safety culture' on sunken vesselThe 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 70.08 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandOcean savagery haunts victims for lifeShark 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.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Firecracker of a mate' farewelledAdam Strange's closest friends and family said goodbye with a bang at sunset last night, echoing a cheeky joke of long ago.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKids seen without lifejacketsThirteen children were among 79 people in the Bay of Plenty caught not wearing lifejackets as they headed out to sea this summer.04 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandDeath in the afternoonThe close-knit Muriwai community struggles to come to terms with the loss of a friend and surf club supporter, Adam Strange.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNaked men forced to swim to safetyTwo naked fishermen had to make a desperate swim to Matakana Island after their kayak sank in Tauranga Harbour.01 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandBoat blast injures twoA seven-year-old boy and his father suffered leg injuries when their boat exploded in a Picton harbour today.24 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandMarine company fined $30k after explosionA Mangawhai marine company has been ordered to pay $30,000 after a boat explosion injured three people, including one who suffered permanent hearing loss.19 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandSnap: Disaster in the makingAuckland yachtsman Gary Carruthers watched in shock as the overloaded boat motored past him between Station and Mullet bays on Saturday afternoon.18 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWidow in court over Easy Rider deathsThe trial of a Bluff woman who has denied charges laid after the sinking of her fishing boat Easy Rider last year will probably take one week.13 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandNZ journalist dies at seaFriends and colleagues have paid respects to Kiwi journalist Rebecca Davidson, who was killed in a boat collision in the Seychelles this weekend.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties saved by lifejacketsLifejackets saved the lives of boaties in two water emergencies as people took to the lakes and seas this weekend.09 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldMonster fish topples boatThe black marlin took the chartered sport-fishing boat's line in the Gulf of Panama, capsized it then got away.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFrom disaster - hopeOrpheus Beaumont was named after New Zealand's worst shipwreck. When she was born, her mother was grieving for Orpheus' teenage brother - presumed drowned in the disaster.05 Feb 04:30 PM
