"The navy is mourning alongside his fiance, family and friends."

The Royal New Zealand Navy sailor was taking part in advanced diver training.

The incident happened off Devonport wharf on Auckland's North Shore.

Police were called to the scene around 4.54pm.

The discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.

Despite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.

Searching for larvae ramps up after third Queensland fruit fly caught on the North Shore.

If no more fruit flies are found in Devonport the restrictions will lift on March 1.

Teams are going door-to-door checking fruit trees and gardens for signs of fruit flies.

Take a look at some of the most spectacular Kiwi homes on sale this summer.

Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.

2.5m-long shark found at Devonport two days after 3m shark washed up at Stanley Bay.

DoC has taken for further study a female bronze whaler washed up on the North Shore .

COMMENT: PwC director out of sync with wider views on Auckland's volcanic cone viewshafts.

Councillor wants more opportunities for pedestrians to take over Auckland streets.

An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.

The woman was fined for parking in the line, she later found was not drawn by Council.

Warwick Roger helped found Metro magazine in 1981 and was its editor for 13 years.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

Devonport residents are battling worse traffic on Saturdays than they are during the week.

Devonport navy base a "magical piece of land"

The Defence Force has considered relocating Devonport Naval Base to Picton.

The instructor just wanted to create a bit more of a "vibe" at a Devonport Zumba class.

Vandals blamed for smashing Devonport churches' cross after annual ritual.

Injured cyclist who escaped head injury says anti-helmet campaign is reckless

Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.

King of the Bays event director Scott Rice said he refused to compromise swimmer safety.

COMMENT: Devonport's Mt Victoria has been closed to vehicles unfairly, says Geoff Chapple.

HMNZS Wellington rescuing woman with fractured leg from Great Barrier Island.