New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandSailor's narrow escape from 'gnarly' seasA Tauranga man has told of being forced to abandon a stricken yacht at sea after plucking its sailor to safety in a dramatic night-time rescue from dangerous seas.09 Aug 11:46 PM
AgribusinessFarmer/businessman stands for Horizons Regional CouncilAfter farming sheep, cattle and goats and filling many roles on national bodies rural Whanganui man Jeremy Austin is looking to become 08 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandSocial media helps man get to funeralA series of tweets and shares helped co-ordinate an operation to get a small island in the Hauraki Gulf for a ranger who needed to get to his grandmother's funeral.17 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandBoating safety message 'hits the mark'Significant decrease in recreational boating deaths shows targeted safety campaigns are working, says Government.01 Jun 01:49 AM
New ZealandTraining maritime SamaritansSaving lives can sometimes mean putting your own life at risk - something Coastguard volunteers are more than happy to do.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard has 'busiest day in months'The Coastguard is issuing a reminder to all boaties to carry out maintenance and safety checks after ten different boats called for assistance.19 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandPride of NZ Awards: Coastguard years began as dream of sea rescueNearly 40 years ago Iain Gulliford picked up his skipper's ticket and was able to fulfil his childhood dreams.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning as cyclone nearsA severe tropical cyclone, which may become a supercyclone, could be down-graded before it reaches NZ, but warnings are still being issued for residents to be prepared.12 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandKiwis aboard ship trapped in AntarcticaTwenty-six crew members on board an Australian-flagged fishing boat are trapped by ice in Antarctica, sparking a rescue bid by a New Zealand fishing vessel.13 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandRescue boat extras a boonA state-of-the-art $2.5 million vessel is set to make a marked difference in the way water rescues are carried out.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescued from sinking yachtA man was rescued off the Northland coast overnight after a yacht struck rocks and sank.24 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandSearch for swamped boatPolice are still looking for a boat which was swamped while crossing the Manukau Bar in Auckland this afternoon, causing the deaths of two people.29 Dec 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Totally unprepared' hikers slammedUp to $10,000 of taxpayers' money was spent on a rescue in Northland over the weekend for a group of Aucklanders "who were not in real danger", police say.21 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandCoastguard urges care on waterLabour Weekend marks the enforcement of a new bylaw making it compulsory to wear a lifejacket when on board a vessel 6m or under in length, unless the skipper of that vessel gives you permission not to.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSinking charter boat had hole in its hullThe dolphin watching charter boat that took on water with nearly 40 people on board had a hole in its hull, a crewman says.24 Feb 01:25 AM
New Zealand36 passengers rescuedPassengers on a dolphin-watching cruise remained calm as they waited to be rescued from a charter vessel that started taking on water north of Auckland this afternoon.23 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandFire forces two people to abandon small boatTwo people have suffered mild smoke inhalation but are otherwise lucky to walk away after the boat they were on caught fire near Waiheke Island19 Feb 07:18 AM
New ZealandFive rescued from burning boatA boat which caught fire off Waiheke Island this morning has been towed back to Auckland.27 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandBoatie missing after falling overboard namedA 49-year-old boatie believed to be dead after falling off a boat at the mouth of the Hutt River has been identified as Uikilifi Peniamina.07 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandSearch for boatie focuses on eastern coastThe search for the body of a 49-year-old Wellington boatie is focused on the eastern coast of Wellington Harbour.06 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandLittle hope for missing boatieA search has resumed for a man who fell off a boat in Wellington Harbour yesterday afternoon.06 Jan 04:47 AM
New ZealandFugitive 'crazy and diabolical' - policeA Cobden man who evaded police by jumping into the Grey River after midnight on New Year's Day may face a hefty bill for his "crazy and diabolical actions".03 Jan 01:48 AM
