Aussie vet on missing live export ship identified
One of the two Australians on a capsized ship southwest of Japan has been identified.
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Thousands march in Mauritius over oil spill, dead dolphins
Protesters are outraged over the island nation's worst environmental disaster in years.
Police find body in search for missing boatie
A body has been found after a boatie went missing in the Mahurangi Harbour.
Three people rescued after boat capsizes
The boaties were pulled from the water after their boat capsized.
Mauritius declares emergency after ship runs aground
Mauritius declares state of emergency as tonnes of oil spills near sensitive eco areas.
Two boats collide: One person dead, two injured in Marlborough Sounds
Maritime New Zealand and the police are both investigating the boating mishap.
FV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecuted
All three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.
Ocean swimmer tragedy: Ports of Auckland fined $424,000
Leslie Gelberger's body was found floating near Mairangi Bay by a passing ferry.
Fatal Kaiaua kayaking trip: Trio were wearing lifejackets when it flipped
The 8-year-old was fishing with his father and sister when their kayak capsized.
Report of military plane crash sparks rescue mission
The person who sparked the callout was sure the plane had ditched into the sea. It hadn't.
Death of seaman: Cable snapped while loading logs
TAIC critical of ship's operators' safety management systems after 2019 Gisborne accident.
'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - Coastguard
A man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.
Sailor slams into wharf after falling asleep at wheel for 20 minutes
Sailor had been asleep at wheel of catamaran for 20 minutes before it slammed into wharf.
Four children among those saved in Northland boat rescue
Two paddle boarders raced over to the sinking boat with spare life jackets.
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.
Harbour tragedy: Pair's harrowing survival as companion drowns
Two people managed to swim to shore while a third person died at Manukau Heads last night.
Boat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safety
A boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.
Rescue after trio jump from sinking boat
When a rescue helicopter arrived, the boat was on fire.
Cruise ship horror: Man falls overboard, missing off Hawke's Bay
A man is believed to have gone overboard from the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
Water safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radio
The pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.
Beachgoers persistently putting themselves in danger, say surf lifesavers
A dozen people were rescued or helped around Auckland and Northland yesterday.
Fullers waits on court fine after catamaran crash
The company faces a maximum $1.5 million fine after being prosecuted by Maritime NZ.
Child survivor's letter reveals eerie final moments on Titanic
An unearthed letter has given a rare insight into the chilling final moments aboard.
Incredible tale of couple lost at sea for 117 days
Just days after couple set off from UK to New Zealand in 1973 their yacht sank.
Son's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'
A Whangamata resident has died in a boating accident over the weekend.
Stricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept away
Kayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.
Man found dead after Coromandel boating accident named
Alwyn Keith Klein, known as Keith, was a 73-year-old who lived in Whangamata.
Diver's death: Local describes dangerous Coromandel currents
Emergency services called after dive buddy pulled the unresponsive man out of the water.
Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
Tragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swells
Stuart Pedersen had planned to sell his yacht after one last trip.
Cape Brett rescue: Battle to save survivors in massive waves, strong winds
Sea conditions were some of the worst the rescue chopper crew had seen in many years.
Yacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio
Photos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.
Ferry disruptions as search for missing man continues
Hundreds of ferry passengers disrupted tonight while police search waterfront for man.
Double tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accident
Peter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.