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
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
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 ZealandNo charges for Kiwi over tragedyA New Zealander who was driving a motorboat which hit and killed an 11-year-old girl at a London water park will not face charges, British police have decided.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoastguard urges boaties to stay safeThe Coastguard is urging boaties to stick to common safety practices during the city's 173rd Anniversary Day Regatta today after a plywood runabout sank in the Motuihe Channel yesterday.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHero teens rescue swimmersA group of teenage boys have told of an hour-long rescue in which they pulled three struggling swimmers from ferocious seas.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBurning boat on Lake LyndonA video of a speedboat dousing a burning vessel by swerving next to it has gone viral on the internet.Watch30 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandCoroner warns of cannabis risksA coroner has recommended that boaties should be warned about the dangers of smoking cannabis.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEasy Rider widow remanded againThe Bluff woman whose company owned the fishing boat Easy Rider, has been remanded again on charges relating to the vessel's sinking in March.13 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandTearful sailor tells of fishing tragedyA Southland boat skipper shed tears as he recounted a Foveaux Strait fishing trip which turned to tragedy and ended in the death of his son and his best friend.27 Nov 04:30 PM