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Clarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing
The boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.
Kaikōura boat tragedy: Petrol fumes killed five passengers - coroner
The boat was hit by a whale during a bird-watching trip in September 2022.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.
One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
The $200m threat lying beneath the Hauraki Gulf
The RMS Niagara was sunk by German mines in the Hauraki Gulf in 1940.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
Tony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death
'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,
"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
The vessel has failed to meet biosecurity standards to stay in NZ long-term. Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell
Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action
A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
KiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next year
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Maritime Union holds ferry rally at Parliament
The union is calling on the Government to invest in publicly owned and operated rail-capable ferries. Video / Mark Mitchell
Aratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms
The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.
Forklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway member
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.
Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather
A lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.
PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on
Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.
Worker dies after incident at Port Nelson
The person was located with critical injuries and later died.
Cook Strait ferry that lost power returns to service
The Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.