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
New ZealandSunken Mercury Bay vessel leaks 1300 litres of diesel into oceanA vessel than sank in Mercury bay has likely leaked all of its diesel into the water.09 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandSalvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayedThe vessel struck rocks near an island.04 Oct 05:52 PM
TravelOne dead as cruise ship comes to aid of NZ yacht in distressNew Zealand-flagged sailing ship Second Life sent a distress call at 7pm on Sunday night.25 Sep 03:15 AM
New Zealand'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drownedThe mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.14 Sep 12:48 AM
TravelCruise passengers injured in collision with oil tanker during Spain stormsInjuries reported aboard P&O ship after storm broke ship's tethers in Palma de Mallorca.28 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandInterislander advertises communications job with crisis management experienceDire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.22 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelledPassengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.22 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
WorldMigrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivorsThe four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.10 Aug 05:28 AM
New Zealand'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblowerMartin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRun over by boat: Kiwi tourist injured snorkelling in FijiFiji police say the victim was a passenger on board a cruise liner.24 Jul 01:42 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'19 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."19 Jul 12:14 AM
TravelKiller whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seemOn World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.13 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discoveredFrom a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collisionTe Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.02 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWoman survives 10-floor plunge from Royal Caribbean cruise shipThe woman was transferred to a hospital in Curacao.28 Jun 01:28 AM
