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
New ZealandRisk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags onConcerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorker dies after incident at Port NelsonThe person was located with critical injuries and later died.01 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry that lost power returns to serviceThe Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.28 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing tripThe victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.25 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandPreventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boatInexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook StraitThere were 88 people on board at the time.19 Sep 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencingKiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terrorKiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.09 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disasterMore than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.08 Sep 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNorthport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvementRosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.02 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.01 Sep 07:22 AM
New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rulesKiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beachMaritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.20 Aug 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge hole': Riverton boat victims named as beloved couple and respected architectA husband, wife and respected architect died after their boat capsized on Riverton bar.05 Aug 08:21 AM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vesselCoastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.04 Aug 07:56 AM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reelingCommunity is in shock, says mayor.03 Aug 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait riskMaritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.27 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandBody found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboardPolice earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.25 Jul 03:36 AM
