New ZealandTramper rescued after falling in Mt Aspiring National ParkThe woman's safety locator beacon was activated at about 7.45am on Friday.11 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandThree people rescued from sinking boat in Marlborough SoundsThe boat's crew triggered a distress beacon at about 6.50am on Wednesday.23 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandNo prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coastThe skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.23 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandMen flown to hospital after being found injured on boatOne of the men is in a serious condition in the ICU.12 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandSeafarers say overloaded MIQ system treats them unfairlyWith poor internet access at sea many seafarers say they struggle to book their slots.07 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandLogistics company convicted after employee crushed to deathGisborne port worker Shannon Rangihuna-Kemp died after she was hit by a log.02 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandToo many boaties ignoring lifejacket rulesWaikato Regional Council issued 60 infringement notices to boaties without lifejackets.26 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandPolice call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coastHis family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.21 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Jan 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfallActivating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.31 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandCovid blunder: Cargo ship crew allowed to skip isolation protocolsCrew wandered New Plymouth streets despite not meeting the 14-day isolation period.10 Dec 05:08 PM
New ZealandThree people rescued after being flipped off boat in north CanterburyThe incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula22 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandFamilies awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinkingThree fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.16 Sep 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPorts of Auckland told to improve safety after worker crushed to death by containerPorts of Auckland has been told to set up exclusion zones to protect workers.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone should be able to return home at the end of their shift'Maritime NZ is leading an investigation into the death of a Ports of Auckland worker.31 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandThree dead: Tragedy came just three days after disaster avertedThree fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No fine will make things right': Widow's long fight for justice over swimmer's deathThe well-respected high school teacher died after being struck by a boat while swimming.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecutedAll three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.24 Jul 03:58 AM
BusinessOcean swimmer tragedy: Ports of Auckland fined $424,000Leslie Gelberger's body was found floating near Mairangi Bay by a passing ferry.24 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandFatal Kaiaua kayaking trip: Trio were wearing lifejackets when it flippedThe 8-year-old was fishing with his father and sister when their kayak capsized.23 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandWidow's grief after husband killed in jet-boat crashBridget Speight wants more awareness concerning the dangers of alcohol and boating.22 Jul 08:21 PM
New ZealandHero locals rescue boaties in 'grave danger' off Chatham IslandsA mayday call sparked a dramatic rescue off the Chatham Islands.20 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandStranded log ship: Two investigations launchedThe ship is now anchored at sea outside Tauranga Harbour.06 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandSailors may have entered NZ without Covid test - reportReports of untested sailors entering Port Chalmers worry epidemiologist Sir David Skegg.18 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandAir Force search for catamaran in 'distress' near Samoa likely sparked by dumped locator beaconAir Force plane left Auckland on rescue mission at 6am - now it's on its way back.16 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandTeen's ill-fated Cook Strait crossing in dinghy: Why I did it'I was on a mission and nothing was going to stop me.'05 Jun 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTroubled waters: Auckland ferry's 7 collisions and $155k fineThe remarkable aspect of the latest proceeding is it once again involved the same ferry.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman in Auckland ferry crash may never recover from head injury: Fullers to pay $155kIn a first for a maritime case, the judge made a work health and safety project order.05 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandFishing company fined $450,000 after overloaded vessel sankExtra load of fish 'equivalent of putting 20 medium-sized cars on a small fishing boat'.04 Mar 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Completely unacceptable': Oil spill leaches into Tauranga HarbourA pilot spotted the spill and reported it to the regional council.03 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandSailor slams into wharf after falling asleep at wheel for 20 minutesSailor had been asleep at wheel of catamaran for 20 minutes before it slammed into wharf.16 Feb 09:39 PM
