PremiumPremiumEnvironmentKiri Gillespie: Rena response could have and should have been betterOPINION: It seemed it was only thanks to thousands of volunteers the beaches were saved.01 Oct 07:49 PM
New ZealandFishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machineThe man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.23 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandGovernment considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boatsThe two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.03 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandCruise ship passenger drowned after climbing overboardA cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.15 Jul 10:46 PM
New ZealandFishing trip takes terrifying turn after shark gashes IRBThe inflatable boat instantly started sinking and three people had to be rescued.13 Jun 06:02 AM
WorldWatch: Chaos at Taiwan port as crane collapsesLarge cargo ship, two overhead cranes and a pile of containers collide at Taiwanese port.04 Jun 08:45 PM
VideoMV X-Press Pearl burns off Sri Lanka coastThe sinking MV X-Press Pearl at Kapungoda where it is anchored off Colombo port, Sri Lanka. The fire-stricken container ship had been loaded with chemicals. Video / StringersHub via AP / Sri Lanka Air ForceWatch02 Jun 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.28 May 10:33 PM
WorldFiji fishing boat horror: Rough seas hamper search for crewFive crew still missing after jumping ship without lifesaving gear amid beheading claims.23 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandFour boaties safe after capsize near Cape PalliserOne patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.16 May 03:24 AM
Video'Boat rage' man John Dixon leaves courtNo comment from John Dixon as he left court after admitting his role in a boat rage incident at a Coromandel wharf. Video / Belinda FeekWatch05 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandFamily of three's lucky escape after boat engine explodes, flames engulf vesselAll three sustained minor injuries during the incident.02 May 08:49 AM
New ZealandClinging to pool noodle: Hypothermic man rescued after dinghy sinksSea conditions were rough - with a 25-knot northwesterly wind and a metre of swell.26 Apr 09:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One second that changed everybody's life': Witness tells of tragedy on charter yachtWitness says they are still "shocked, devastated and traumatised" by the April 1 accident.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSinking yacht threatened Cook Strait power cables vital to NZ's electricityA shipwreck drifting at the edge of the Marlborough Sounds has damaged a fishing boat.20 Apr 04:38 AM
WorldTitanic disaster: 'Greenish beams' seen by survivors spark new theoryOn the icy night that 1526 souls were lost at sea, "the stars seemed really to be alive".17 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Questions over whether camera could have saved toddlerCamera which aims to show boaties a safe passage has been installed but not yet activated.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Lifeless toddler pulled from beneath vesselPraise for surfers who continued CPR on the beach until rescue helicopter arrived.04 Apr 08:24 PM
New ZealandTeen critical, given emergency blood transfusion, following jet-ski crashMale teen flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.04 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Child dies after boat flips, police launch inquiryA second child remains in a serious condition after the boat flipped with five on board.04 Apr 02:03 AM
New Zealand'First birthday without mummy': Emotional tribute to charter-boat victimThe partner of Danielle Tamarua has spent their daughter's 6th birthday without her.03 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Such a beautiful person': Young chef dies in charter-boat tragedyPolice are still investigating the circumstances that led to the boat tragedy.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after suffering critical injuries in Auckland boating incidentThe boat was carrying around 30 passengers.01 Apr 05:19 PM
New ZealandFour boaties rescued after emergency call before cellphone swept awayBoatie made urgent call "before the phone was washed out of his hands by the swell".27 Mar 09:38 PM
World'It's bad': Mystery as to how long giant ship will block Suez CanalNew attempts made to free the vessel and reopen vital waterway but it's still stuck fast.27 Mar 07:09 PM
New ZealandDramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boatSinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.27 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandMiracle at sea: Sailor left bobbing in Pacific Ocean clinging to floating rubbishVidam Perevertilov woke in the Pacific Ocean to the sight of his ship sailing away.23 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing jet skier in the Waikato RiverPolice received a report at 7.56pm yesterday of a man who had come of his jetski.20 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandYacht feared missing found, two sailors safeA major search operation had been under way since last night.18 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment four plucked from water after boat sankFour boaties ended up in the water desperate to be rescued.11 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Coromandel'It could have been a disaster story very easily,' eyewitness says after dramatic escape.04 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandCriminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beachingCrew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.02 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandTroubled waters: Yacht wedged under car ramp after colliding with ferryResidents heard the ferry horn blaring before a loud crash echoed throughout the area.24 Jan 01:20 AM
