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
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
