New ZealandBluebridge makes major Cook Strait ferry announcementThe replacement ship increases vehicle capacity by 10% and boosts passenger capacity.21 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandMissing Cook Strait jetskier named as search efforts continueAndrew Walker, 68, went missing while jetskiing on February 3.21 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRod Drury backs ‘NZ first’ public e-boat charging company Electric WaveBillionaire sees Queenstown becoming an R&D hub for marine electrification.20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Mar 03:20 PM
New Zealand‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s BayThe boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.16 Mar 09:19 PM
WorldCargo ship collides with tanker in North SeaRescue operation under way after North Sea tanker and cargo ship collide, injuring 32. Video / Bartek Smialek via PAAFPWatch10 Mar 05:15 PM
New Zealand‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around NorthlandFiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy10 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhy two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour ultimate guide to Auckland’s must-see events this weekendThere are plenty of activities to keep you and the family/whānau busy.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigationFour boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.06 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandVessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappearsWaikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.06 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'05 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandFisherman tells of his shock after bizarre dolphin encounter“A 400kg dolphin falling out of the sky is going to leave more than just a bruise ... "03 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandLucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boatA group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean HarrisonWatch03 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notifiedAuckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boatiesFreedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandReports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrageTwo members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti IslandA family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.10 Feb 04:39 AM
EntertainmentOutrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeysThe series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.09 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandMissing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court actionA ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMooring piracy rampant during windy summer – HarbourmasterMooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocksCoastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandClosed waters as powerboats surge into the BayA fleet of at least 11 boats is expected, mainly from Auckland.23 Jan 03:36 AM
BusinessWatch: Fullers' 'world-first' hydrofoiling electric boat ready for passengersA 100-passenger commuter model is on the way.22 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandLake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’The 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade is on February 8.18 Jan 04:07 PM
New Zealand‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau IslandThe Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.14 Jan 09:08 PM
KahuWaka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddlerNew teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.14 Jan 05:34 PM
KahuHow a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham IslandFamily praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.13 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandClean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay watersWhy keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.13 Jan 01:29 AM
