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.
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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.
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
16 minutes to avoid tragedy: Superyacht builder's shocking claim
Boss of firm who built superyacht says captain should've taken more safety measures.
Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.
Revealed: Kiwi captain of sunk superyacht 'well respected' sailor
Cutfield broke his silence to Italian media earlier, saying they 'didn’t see it coming'.
Kiwi lawyer's employer speaks out after tragic yacht sinking
Ayla Ronald was among the 15 survivors of the Bayesian, which sank in rough seas.
Kiwis rescued from sunken yacht recovering
The father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fuoco / Getty Images
'Very shaken': Two Kiwis among survivors after luxury yacht sinks off coast of Sicily
Ayla Ronald was one of 15 survivors after the Bayesian sank in stormy weather.
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
Kiwi among 22 people on luxury boat that sank off Italy amid tornado
British tech entrepreneur amongst those missing after his yacht sinks.
Would you sink $7500 a day into a superyacht? Developer rents out boat after taking it off the market
Matthew Horncastle has changed up his lifestyle during the property downturn.
'We can't move': Kiwi tourists trapped by toxic chemical leak
The couple must wait while authorities test the water for sodium cyanide.
Dangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passed
The danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.
Survivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at home
Three people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.
Boating tragedy: Community reels after capsize kills three local identities
Three people were killed when the boat capsized just 100m from shore on Saturday.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Riverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reeling
Community is in shock, says mayor.
America’s Cup role for waka puts Aotearoa's rich culture on world stage
Auckland iwi's waka Te Kawau will escort Team NZ in Barcelona regatta.
Watch: Superyacht sinks after crew member 'forgot to close door'
Five crew members and five guests on board disembarked safely.
Mercury Bay Boating Club moves step closer to new site for clubrooms
Mercury Bay Boating Club’s mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer.
'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Watch: Large whale capsizes boat in US, two people launched overboard
"It’s kind of a miracle that I’m alive," one of the men aboard the boat said.
Boatie says new boat ramp fees in Thames are 'a rip off'
A boatie says new ramp fees are a "rip off" but council stands by its user-pays approach.
Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman
Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.
Kiwi paddlers victorious in 'world's toughest race'
Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae record the event's second-fastest completion time ever.
Skipper sentenced after young mum went overboard, had leg severed and died
"Rules are there to be followed and you did not do so," Judge tells skipper.
Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public
A new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.