New ZealandHelicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accidentThe victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.06 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver called offThe diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.19 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandWaiwera couple’s lucky escape after dinghy capsizes on Hibiscus CoastA volunteer said the rescue was a case of being in the right place at the right time.03 Mar 06:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attemptThe skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.24 Feb 03:02 AM
New Zealand'They were literally bouncing off the rocks': Young family saved at Napier Port after engine fireHigh winds and rolling conditions made for a daring rescue at Napier Port.04 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandThe political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferriesThe uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry launched after cruise ship runs aground in Doubtful SoundThe ship, carrying 67 people, took on water due to a hull breach and made a mayday call.25 Jan 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings childThe Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.23 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook StraitThe Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.17 Jan 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cook Strait ferries - dated, dirty and desperateOPINION: A tired trip across Cook Strait highlights the dire state of our ferries.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFunds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtieMarcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menuCatch up on what's happening across Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA call for responsible driving and water safetyOpinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekendTwo Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.25 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHow do people fall off a cruise ship?'People don’t just inadvertently fall over the side of a ship.'20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBody found at Ocean Beach in Hawke's Bay after beachgoers tried to save swimmerThe incident happened just one day before daily patrols start again at the beach.16 Dec 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We were literally in mid-air': Rescued man's stormy sea ordeal on 30-tonne boatThe seafarer says 'boiling' water conditions were like nothing he had ever seen.14 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Had to do something': Locals lay flowers at Auckland beach after water-related deathResidents said the death was a shock to the community.03 Dec 06:11 AM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise shipThis weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.29 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandMassive liner looks for a new port in a stormThe cruise ship's captain decides Napier's a better bet.28 Nov 02:33 AM
WorldAustralia alleges navy divers likely injured by China's ‘unsafe’ use of sonarSeveral militaries have accused China of dangerous actions in the western Pacific.18 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandBluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharfThe hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.07 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandInterislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money backA Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.28 Oct 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress callA volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.25 Oct 11:13 PM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Strong, caring, fearless': Family remember teacher who died in Coastal Classic yacht raceSimon Smith was known for his eccentric habits, says a former pupil.23 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Top vollies; Lotto win, and boatie dies during raceNews snippets from across Northland.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards trebleUnit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.19 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandNZ Poseidon spots Fijian fishermen lost at sea for nine daysThe fishermen, aboard the Lewa, were last heard from on October 2.13 Oct 12:46 AM
