WorldMan in Tasmania rescued from submerged 4WDThe 32-year-old was trapped for hours before crews reached his ute.15 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandFishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuceAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRTWatch12 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau HarbourCoastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety. 11 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-Flux31 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.Watch04 Aug 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coast30 Jul 07:41 PM
Kahu'I broke the rule of my grandfather': All Blacks' brother on 75 hours lost at seaNearly 20 years on Hewitt says his youthful arrogance contributed to his brush with death 26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocateEsther Hone lost a friend in a South Island boating accident as a teenager.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldBody found in search for missing British mother-of-threeRachel Booth was last seen at a garage at 3.50am on Saturday.21 Jul 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedyThe boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a body in the water': Humble hero recounts saving drowning pensioner John Schofield, 74, was face down in a 'zombie state' when Ramon Glauser found him. 03 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowningJohn Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU. 01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after water-related incident at East Auckland beachPolice said they understood the woman was with a group of people who were canoeing.31 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizesAs swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.25 May 08:43 AM
New ZealandThree rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coastThree men in moderate to minor conditions were extracted by winch. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch25 May 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossingsThe warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.13 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimmingAll but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.11 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandRaglan Coastguard rescue four clinging to chilly bin in the waterA vessel in distress was reported at about 11.45am.11 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on showNews snippets from the Far North07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.07 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferryA man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.30 Apr 07:01 AM
