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Hundreds evacuated from ferry fire

Three rescued after boat crashes into rocks

German tramper unprepared for conditions - expert

Search for missing tramper to resume

Tramper missing in icy Mt Aspiring

Full statement from Chris Jordan

No sign of missing Kiribati group

A RNZAF Orion has failed to find any sign of six young people missing in a small craft in the Pacific.

Ferry grounding investigated

Transport authority begins chopper crash inquiry

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> A steady hand at the beginning and end

Tourist injured by boat propeller to return home

Legislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZ

Education not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.

Navy divers with sonar to join search for jetskier

Navy divers with sonar equipment will join police tomorrow in the search for a teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident near Rotorua.

Boaties should be licensed - harbourmaster

The dangers on the water are the same as on the roads, so boaties should be licensed just like drivers, says the Pauanui-Tairua harbourmaster.

Mum furious as boys hurt in jetski ramming

The mother of a 13-year-old injured when a jetski rammed his boat has defended letting him and his mate, 11, go on the water alone.

Family keep vigil for missing teen

Teen dies in jetski terror

A teenage jetskier was killed yesterday when he fell off and was run down by friends. It was one of two horrifying water accidents involving young people in popular holiday spots.

Post-mortem to determine how diver died