New ZealandRadio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.11 Jul 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Harrowing incident': Coastguard rescues boaties after 3m waves hit vessel near MotunauOne person was swept off the boat and into the water during the incident.06 Jul 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.24 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Union urges tougher laws after stevedore's nighttime fall from ship into sea21 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry30 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandCrane barge removal under way after capsizing at Tauranga marinaThe barge capsized on March 31 in Tauranga Bridge Marina.28 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
New ZealandJet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'02 Apr 05:47 PM
New ZealandBarge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill containedAbout 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.31 Mar 11:32 PM
New Zealand‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandThe $200m threat lying beneath the Hauraki Gulf The RMS Niagara was sunk by German mines in the Hauraki Gulf in 1940.20 Mar 07:36 PM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,21 Feb 04:15 AM
New Zealand"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regattaThe vessel has failed to meet biosecurity standards to stay in NZ long-term. Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / Dean PurcellWatch17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court actionA ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRiver safety plan pushes 'behaviour change''It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insuranceRegional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next yearMeanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport. 05 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandStaff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps inAdditional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected areaNorthland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime Union holds ferry rally at ParliamentThe union is calling on the Government to invest in publicly owned and operated rail-capable ferries. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
BusinessForklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway memberIan Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMissing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weatherA lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.07 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandPM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinksChristopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.07 Oct 01:52 AM
