WorldTongan ferry was unseaworthy, court toldTonga's biggest criminal trial, the Priness Ashika ferry sinking, has re-started in Nuku'alofa14 Feb 04:35 PM
New ZealandRescue boat skipper forced to make a tough decisionA rescue boat skipper made one of the toughest decisions of his life today as he tried to rescue two boaties from the boiling surf at Kawhia on the North Island's west coast. 10 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandFour lucky to be alive after boats capsize on barPolice say four people are lucky to be alive after two boats capsized on the Kawhia bar in Waikato today and are praising two local boaties and two commercial vessels for their quick rescue.09 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Tauranga jet boat crashOne man is dead after a jet boat collided with a marker buoy in Tauranga Harbour this afternoon.07 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandBoat collision victims released from hospitalEight people hurt in a collision between two boats in the Marlborough Sounds yesterday have been discharged from hospital.06 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandMissing yachtie did everything wrong - policeAn elderly yachtie missing, presumed drowned, off the Far North coast did everything wrong and was an accident waiting to happen, say police.26 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster: Missing yachtie should not have sailedA missing yachtie presumed drowned should not have sailed because his boat was probably unseaworthy, marine experts say.17 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandLegislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZEducation not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandDivers use sonar in hunt for jetskier's bodyNavy divers using sophisticated sonar equipment have begun an attempt to find the body of teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident.10 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandJetski rider helps in search for lost mateA teenager who allegedly ran over another on his jetski has been helping in the search for his missing schoolmate.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties should be licensed - harbourmasterThe dangers on the water are the same as on the roads, so boaties should be licensed just like drivers, says the Pauanui-Tairua harbourmaster.10 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing jetskier continuesThe search for a teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident continues today while family hold a non-stop vigil.09 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandTragic end repeated 13 timesThis is the toll drowning has taken on New Zealand in the fortnight that the nation has been on holiday.08 Jan 04:30 PM
