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'I feared for my job' says surveyor of Tonga ferry

Tongan ferry was unseaworthy, court told

Tonga's biggest criminal trial, the Priness Ashika ferry sinking, has re-started in Nuku'alofa

Rescue boat skipper forced to make a tough decision

A 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.

Four lucky to be alive after boats capsize on bar

Police 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.

Canadian tourist named after fatal boating accident

Tourist dies but mate saved after boat crash

One dead in Tauranga jet boat crash

One man is dead after a jet boat collided with a marker buoy in Tauranga Harbour this afternoon.

Boat collision victims released from hospital

Eight people hurt in a collision between two boats in the Marlborough Sounds yesterday have been discharged from hospital.

Princess Ashika trial set for next month

Harbourmaster: Missing yachtie should not have sailed

A missing yachtie presumed drowned should not have sailed because his boat was probably unseaworthy, marine experts say.

Search for missing yachtie called off

Sunk yacht's skipper missing

Sinking boaties rescued

Submerged yacht found in the Far North

Legislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZ

Education not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.

Divers use sonar in hunt for jetskier's body

Navy divers using sophisticated sonar equipment have begun an attempt to find the body of teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident.