New ZealandSlain hunter stalwart of local clubThe young Invercargill man shot dead on Stewart Island had helped build a hunters' hut on the island with his father and been on the local deerstalkers association's executive.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandShot hunter named by policePolice have released the name of a young hunter shot dead on Stewart Island yesterday.23 Mar 11:08 PM
New ZealandDriver error blamed for Shotover Jet crashAn investigation into a Shotover Jet crash which left two people hospitalised has found the crash was down to driver error.18 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandFour commissioners appointed for Rena wreck decisionFour commissioners have been appointed to decide whether a resource consent should be granted allowing part of the Rena wreck to remain on Astrolabe Reef.30 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandLaunches collide in Whangarei HarbourTwo launches collided in Whangarei Harbour last night, leaving them both significantly damaged.23 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandHow to stay safe in waterAs thousands of holidaymakers get set to hit the beach and boaties prepare to launch, warnings are being issued about staying safe.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRena probe reveals catalogue of issuesNew Zealand's maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, after a high-level report into the Rena grounding.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRena grounding: Failures revealedNZ’s maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, as a high-level report into the grounding of the Rena reveals a catalogue of issues.18 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandHigh-level Rena report releasedThe findings of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission's investigation into the catastrophic grounding of the MV Rena, released today, detailed a list of concerns, including those around crew training and international conventions.Watch18 Dec 04:19 AM
New Zealand294m ship berth shocks marine officersMarine officers are aghast a 294-metre iron-sands export ship will be allowed to berth close to the rugged Waikato west coast tomorrow - without a licensed pilot.12 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandBoy cut by propeller in harbour crashSenior students went to the rescue of a year 9 rowing team when their skiff was hit by a powerboat driven by a coach in Otago Harbour this morning.19 Oct 05:52 AM
New ZealandKiwi dies on commercial fishing trawlerA Nelson man has died after being struck by a wire on a commercial fishing vessel on the Pacific Ocean.27 Aug 08:07 AM
World10 of the worst maritime catastrophesToday we take a look at 10 of the most disastrous maritime catastrophes in history.15 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandAn 'uncomfortable' heroTo three rescued yachties he's an absolute hero. But Navy Lieutenant Simon Wasley feels 'fairly uncomfortable' about the label, despite his dive into treacherous seas.09 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandMen not wearing working lifejacketsTwo Kaikoura men who drowned while collecting crayfish pots last December were not wearing working lifejackets, a coroner has determined.19 May 06:43 AM
New ZealandDeath on fishing vessel in NZ watersAn Indonesian man has been killed on a fishing vessel in New Zealand territorial waters.05 May 08:11 PM
New ZealandMissing travellers identifiedThree German nationals believed to be aboard the yacht Munetra, missing near Bluff, have been identified by Invercargill police.29 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandMissing yacht: Family may be unawareThe family of one of the three people missing on a yacht for nearly a fortnight may still be in the dark over their disappearance.28 Apr 06:51 AM
New ZealandNo sign of missing yachtThe search for missing yacht Munetra has come up empty, and the prospects of finding the yacht and the three on board are "grim''.27 Apr 06:33 AM
New ZealandGrave fears for missing trioThe German skipper of a yacht missing with two female crew on board ignored maritime safety instructions.26 Apr 08:44 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns watersider's deathThe death of a watersider who died aboard a ship at the Port of Lyttelton yesterday will hit the close knit workforce and community hard, Maritime Union of New Zealand says.21 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandFisher dies, 'but at least they got him back'A distraught fishing-boat crew returned to port yesterday after a colleague was lost overboard.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFatal fishing trip on 'the most beautiful day'The wife of a man who died while checking his crayfish pots on Tuesday says her husband loved nothing more than his garden and fishing.04 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandSecond fisherman's body found in KaikouraThe body of a second fisherman who had been missing since a boat capsized off the Kaikoura coastline yesterday morning has been recovered.04 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandSea safety ban keeps sailor in portAn American overstayer has been banned from sailing from the Bay of Islands for the Pacific Islands because his yacht is unsafe.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to develop lifejacket safety systemMaritime New Zealand says it is working with the fishing industry to develop new safety systems that may make wearing lifejackets compulsory when crossing bars such as the dangerous Grey River.25 Apr 01:05 AM
