House insurance, Qantas sale and Watercare deal | Focus Morning Bulletin May 6, 2024
Insurance costs for houses rise, Qantas launches global sale and Aucklanders dodge 26 per cent water rates hike in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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News snippets from the Far North.
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In a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.
Trev Terry Marine receivership: Two major banks among creditors owed $16.6m
The family-owned boat company collapsed under excessive debt, receivers say.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved
Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.
Person dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on Sunday
The person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.
Team NZ unveil their new AC75
Emirates Team New Zealand have taken their new AC75 out for its maiden voyage in Auckland. Video / Emirates Team New Zealand
Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?
Racing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regatta
Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.
Probe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beach
Clam boat beached in early hours of the morning.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Power and thunder on Hawke Bay: Grandstand view and standing ovation as racers return
A perfect day on the water for the return of the Napier Offshore 100, last held in 2020.
Sunken vessels causing headaches for Waikato harbourmaster
Old, derelict vessels are reaching 'crisis point' in the Waikato.
Interislander cancels more passenger sailings due to lifeboat fault
The fault was found during scheduled maintenance.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
South Taranaki coast: Police searching for missing diver
The diver was reported missing shortly after 1.30pm today.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.