New ZealandPassenger dies on Ovation of the Seas cruise shipThe ship involved in the White Island eruptions has been linked to another tragedy.04 Feb 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collisionPassengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.02 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in NorthlandLocals led the rescue operation.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandHarbour tragedy: Pair's harrowing survival as companion drownsTwo people managed to swim to shore while a third person died at Manukau Heads last night.15 Jan 06:04 PM
New ZealandExtreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National ParkTwo trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandCruise ship horror: Man falls overboard, missing off Hawke's BayA man is believed to have gone overboard from the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.29 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandFullers waits on court fine after catamaran crashThe company faces a maximum $1.5 million fine after being prosecuted by Maritime NZ.16 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandWhite Island tourism: Who is responsible for what?26 people remain in hospital in New Zealand and Australia.16 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandPilot dies in plane crash at Lake EllesmereThe pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.21 Nov 04:34 PM
New ZealandFerry fined for speeding, grounding on rocksThe skippers regularly exceeded safe speeds near the shore.30 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers, boaties and kids: Water Safety Month aims to save livesAlready this year, 57 people have died in the water in preventable incidents.17 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandHokitika River: Search for girl, 9, to continue overnightA girl and elderly man were swept away while whitebating on the West Coast this morning.26 Sep 09:39 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ helps search for child missing at sea in Cook IslandsNZ authorities are helping in the search for a child missing at sea in the Cook Islands.19 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSeven people rescued from freezing waters off Stewart IslandThe seven were all treated for various levels of hypothermia.12 Sep 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTroubled waters: The story of the maligned Fullers ferry KeaSome the catamaran's incidents, which injured passengers, have been eerily similar.23 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrain bleed: Teacher's horror injury in ferry crashThe Kea crashed with 52 passengers on board during a routine trip to Devonport in 2017.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi vessel helps rescue Danish yachties from sinking vesselStricken yachties picked up by two yachts who were in area and are now heading to Tonga.07 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandFrancie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join policeTavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.02 Aug 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCursed catamaran? Fullers faces another hefty fine after Kea's second court caseIt is the same ferry which saw Fullers pay nearly $100,000 to victims of a 2015 crash.30 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland boatie who caused collision fined $5050Boatie was looking at a navigation app on his phone when the crash happened.10 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandPublic sector report card: The New Zealand agencies we trust the mostWho comes out top when it comes to trust and reputation in NZ?07 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandOil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigatedOily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.03 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandPolice dive squad to join search for missing boatieThe missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPilot of missing plane found safe and well - now going huntingHunting trip still on after rescue mission sparked by gps failure.28 Jun 06:21 AM
New ZealandSick crewman to be airlifted from fishing vessel west of HokitikaThe onboard doctor advised the man needed hospital treatment.26 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four daysBlow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.16 Jun 09:40 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yachtThe four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for plane missing on Coromandel PeninsulaThe two-seater aircraft's last known position was in a rugged area.14 Jun 09:37 PM
New ZealandFatal jet boat accident caused by steering failure"The steering set-up in all jet boats should be checked as soon as possible."10 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandPolice Dive Squad to join search for missing boatiePolice say body located near Teal Bay on Saturday that of a 69-year-old woman.04 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandParty boat death: Judge slams prosecution caseParty boat death: company acquitted, prosecution case, investigation slammed by judge.20 May 05:00 PM
BusinessMan killed by wire rope on board ship docked at GisborneThe man worked on a Panamanian log ship.02 Apr 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Bloody scary': Capsized crew's 2 hours in shark watersFishers clung to a sinking boat in their underwear fearing sharks were close by.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJet boat community in 'total shock' after deathThe boat skidded 40 metres along a bank after leaving the river.24 Feb 06:54 PM
