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Renowned Maori carver fined after waka capsize

A skipper has been convicted and fined after a waka capsized.

Ship's captain too drunk to berth

A captain has been charged after trying to berth a 40,000 tonne logging ship while drunk.

Mercy dash: Helicopter winches sick man off icebreaker

Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.

'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti Island

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

Kiwi fans celebrate TNZ win

All those early mornings worth it as Team New Zealand cross the line first.

Yacht owner blames bad charts for wreck

Inhabitants thought Kiwis were pirates when they washed up on the island.

Rescued Kiwi yachties on their way to Fiji

The four Kiwi yachties on board the Jungle are on their way to Fiji

Get skipper's licence, social media star told

Maritime NZ considers logos on boats and social media use commercial gain.

'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedy

Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.

Police worried for missing boat owner

Police are concerned for the welfare of a boat owner who left their small, red yacht moored on Lake Benmore in the South Island a

Drunk yachtie accused of 'utter stupidity'

Harbourmaster not happy after rescuing then being abused by a local yachtie who attempted to cross the closed Westport bar on New Year's Day.

Missing yachtie off to Oz?

Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.

Sailor in desperate bid to make it to NZ

A sailor in the Vendée Globe yacht race is in a race to reach New Zealand before his yacht breaks up.

School rallies around kids of Kaipara dad

Givealittle page raises over $10,000 in less than a day in support of family who lost a husband and father killed in the Kaipara Harbour boating accident.

Are councils prepared enough for oil spills?

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

Safety plea would serve bar victims

The police yesterday called off the search for Taulagi Afamasaga.

Kaipara tragedy: Search continues

The search for the man still missing after the Francie capsized in the Kaipara Harbour is continuing.

Skipper was 'accident waiting to happen'

A fellow boatie said he had laid complaints about skipper Bill McNatty's competence.