New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
World16 minutes to avoid tragedy: Superyacht builder's shocking claimBoss of firm who built superyacht says captain should've taken more safety measures.22 Aug 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vesselCoastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.04 Aug 07:56 AM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reelingCommunity is in shock, says mayor.03 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandFishing vessel runs aground: Inner Harbour channel needs surveying, HBRC saysThe stuck vessel was 'revving its engine' for two hours, a witness says.30 Jul 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machineMaritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.19 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandAratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins execTreasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.17 Jul 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and PetersPublic speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.11 Jul 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left onMaritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.09 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balanceWho will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 monthsIt means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debateOPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien MacphersonBrothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.30 Jun 05:40 AM
PoliticsPM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinkingOPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on GovtOPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.21 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellationsThe watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.27 May 10:57 PM
WorldBarge slams into Texas bridge, causes oil spillVideo shows splotches of oil that spilled from the barge into Galveston Bay.16 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandExpert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weatherThe Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.14 May 06:00 AM
WorldBaltimore bridge: As work continues to remove cargo ship, what about its crew?The Dali's crew have spent 49 days confined to a hulking, motionless cargo vessel.14 May 03:41 AM
Crime'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boatGoodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.09 May 01:00 AM
Crime'Rough as s***': Evidence given about weather on day of Enchanter tragedy, discrepancies arise'It was horrendous, I wouldn’t put my workers through that': cray boat skipper.08 May 12:58 AM
Crime'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'07 May 05:11 AM
CrimeEnchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.06 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandStricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau barAnother boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.28 Apr 06:24 AM
WorldMozambique ferry accident leaves more than 90 dead - reportThe overcrowded boat was carrying 130 people and many of those who drowned were children.08 Apr 06:11 AM
