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Clarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing
The boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.
A leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school pool
Children have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.
'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossings
The warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.
64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimming
All but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.
Raglan Coastguard rescue four clinging to chilly bin in the water
A vessel in distress was reported at about 11.45am.
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News snippets from the Far North
Watch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'
Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry
A man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.
'Serious': Paraglider 'unresponsive' after landing in sea off Christchurch coast
Police received the emergency call at 11.50am today.
Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold
Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.
'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
Man dead after outrigger found upturned off Hibiscus Coast
The outrigger was spotted floating upside down around 7.30am.
Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ Herald
Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.
'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generation
The 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.
Kiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parent
The boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.
Kaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives
Five people were killed in the incident in September 2023.
Surfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beach
Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy Morris
One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
Missing Cook Strait jetskier named as search efforts continue
Andrew Walker, 68, went missing while jetskiing on February 3.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing
Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP
Vessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappears
Waikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.