WorldTongan official quits over 'interference'Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.30 Apr 06:27 AM
WorldBulk coal carrier hauled off Great Barrier ReefThe bulk coal carrier stranded on the Great Barrier Reef has been refloated. 12 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAussie politician backing fight to free NZ activistThe leader of Australia's Green Party is backing a campaign to free anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune.13 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandBoatie found dead in waterThe body of a middle-aged man without a lifejacket was found floating in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour yesterday, renewing safety calls.06 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeen shipwrecked off Brazilian coastAn Auckland teenager spent 18 hours clinging to a liferaft off the coast of Brazil after her ship capsized.20 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi among people saved from Canadian shipA New Zealander was one of 64 people rescued from a Canadian sailing ship, filled with high school and university students, that sunk off the coast of Brazil.20 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandTwo leap for their lives from burning boatTwo people were rescued after leaping into the water from a burning launch off Mayor Island in the Bay of Plenty today.08 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandMaritime chaos has coastguard on alertRescue services were flat-out with 25 callouts by 5pm yesterday.30 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldTongan ferry was 'rust bucket' inquiry toldThe Princess Ashika was an old "rust bucket" and he had not revised a memorandum of agreement for purchasing the vessel, the man who was company secretary of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia has told a Tongan royal commission.21 Jan 06:27 PM
New Zealand15 rescued from ripA set of freak conditions conspired to catch 15 children in a rip yesterday, prompting a major rescue effort.20 Jan 07:46 PM
