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Interim report finds Aratere bridge crew did no know how to turn off autopilot function
An interim report into the grounding of Interislander’s Aratere ferry has found bridge crew did not know how to turn off the autopilot function. Video / Mark Mitchell
Pine Harbour Marina berth holders decry fix-it fees
Main power cables to the marina piers failed and need replacement, owner says.
Why Manawanui clean-up will be put on hold
Efforts to recover three containers from the ship were due to start today.
Ministry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferry
Investigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Charter company ordered to pay $140k after young mum's fatal fall overboard
Maritime NZ says safety policies and procedures were not followed.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Taupō man spends five years building boat from scratch
Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Serious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island river
Emergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vessel
The Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / Supplied
Manawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by waves
A 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.
Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Man's body found after drifting boat reported in Marlborough
The man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.
'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tuna
Cameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
Man allegedly steals $100k boat from Akl marina, tries returning it, gets arrested
When the man sailed back to the marina a group of boaties put him under citizen's arrest.
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
Preventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boat
Inexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.
Help came 30mins too late for mother and son following boating tragedy
Skipper Kevin McQuire survived and will be sentenced for manslaughter later this year.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
The America's Cup trophy makes a visit to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Yacht squadron takes the Auld Mug to marae before the team heads to Barcelona.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
Pest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and Auckland
The red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.
Hydrofoiling e-boat hits Auckland harbour
Auckland startup Vessev demonstrates its hydrofoiling VS-9. Video / Vessev
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.