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Search continues for missing fisherman

A search has resumed this morning for a missing fisherman who has not been seen since his boat capsized in an estuary north of Auckland on Saturday.

Racing yacht wreck: 'It's a miracle'

An exhausted Kiwi among the crew of a round-the-world racing yacht wrecked on a remote reef has told his family it was a miracle no one was hurt.

Graeme Hart orders another superyacht

New Zealand's wealthiest man, Graeme Hart, has just finalised plans for another superyacht to add to his collection.

Snorkeler missing in Central Hawkes Bay

The police national dive squad will today search for a snorkeler who went missing from a Hawkes Bay beach.

Outrage over shipwreck disrespect

New Zealand's Chinese community is outraged at a "lack of respect" shown to the wreck of a ship which sank more than 100 years ago with 499 Chinese bodies on board.

20 million-year-old whale fossils found

Two whales, which lived more than 20 million years ago, have been identified by Otago University researchers.

Troubled superyacht builder launches latest boat

Boat builder Alloy Yachts, who confirmed they would be cutting a number of jobs last week, have just launched their latest superyacht.

'Safe nets' queried as sea lions die

The deaths of two New Zealand sea lions inside fishing nets designed to help them escape has prompted calls for better protection of the critically endangered species.

Big yellow ferry for Auckland

A new company will ferry passengers to Waiheke, Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands from today.

Coastguard urges care on water

Labour Weekend marks the enforcement of a new bylaw making it compulsory to wear a lifejacket when on board a vessel 6m or under in length, unless the skipper of that vessel gives you permission not to.

Modern tech helps solve 'puzzle' of search and rescue

Oil wells drilled without consent - Greens

Shell Todd Oil has drilled two wells off the coast of Taranaki without marine consent, the Green Party says.

Ask Phoebe: Cannibal story for Kawau Island

A reader writes: Where does the name of the bay on the southeastern side of Kawau Island known as Bostaquet Bay come from?

Schoolboy rower recovers after powerboat collision

Schoolboy rowers injured in collision

Senior students went to the rescue of an Otago Boys' High School rowing eight when their skiff was hit by a powerboat driven by their coach in Otago Harbour yesterday morning.

Long weekend push for life jackets

Maritime safety agencies and police will be out in force at launching ramps and jetties over Labour weekend to explain Auckland Council's new rules on wearing life jackets in small boats.