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‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s Bay
The boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocks
Coastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.
Crane barge set to lift and recover boat wreck in Kawau Bay
The two fishermen onboard made it to a nearby yacht.
‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau Island
The Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
Majority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets
“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”
Hawke's Bay Coastguard help release rescued albatross
The sick Salvin's albatross was found in Mahia around the New Year Period and eventually released off Napier. Video / Hawke's Bay Coastguard
‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatross
The bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.
Beachgoers with no swimming skills a frustration
Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.
Four people swept away in rip rescued by helicopter
They were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.
Christmas Day capsize: Two men found clinging to boat in Fiordland
Photos show the helicopter hovering over the men before they were rescued.
'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue
When a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.
Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard anticipating busy summer
Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.
'His home was going fishing': Father-of-four dies in Manukau Harbour boating accident
Police said six other people were recovered from the water.
One person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour
Two ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story
Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand