Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
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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.
Kaikōura dolphin scientist dies in California dive boat fire
A scientist who completed her masters in Kaikōura was known for having "a smiling face".
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Pregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescue
A pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.
Francie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join police
Tavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.
Coastguard joins search for boatie missing off Hihi
Search will resume this morning for a missing boatie in the Far North.
Search for boatie who fell overboard near Hihi
MetService reports Doubtless Bay has a gale-force wind warning of 20-35 knots.
Boatie drowns after capsize in Hokianga Harbour
Tragedy after boat capsizes while crossing the bar in the Hokianga Harbour today.
15 lost at sea in wartime flying-boat crash
Two wartime Pacific plane crashes at sea, 21 dead, including a New Zealand Army general.
Body of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beach
A local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.
Terror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordeal
When things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.
Four rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yacht
The four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.
Almighty bang: Injured Kiwi recalls Venice cruise crash
"Walking through the dining room was just chaos, there was stuff all over the place."
Kiwi tourist dies while snorkelling off Queensland
The man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, about 1.45pm on Monday.
$450k Kiwi yacht abandoned in Pacific
A racing yacht valued at $450,000 has been abandoned by its Kiwi crew.
One dead, another missing in boating tragedy
Police are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.
Missing diver? Hunt for owner of dinghy found at sea
Northland Police are hoping to find the owner to make sure they are safe.
Chopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'
"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."
Alarm after person spotted lying on deck of idling boat
Police unit heading out with Harbourmaster to investigate.
Watch: Dramatic life-saving rescue of Auckland kayaker
Video footage from police helicopter shows the man lying motionless in the water.
'Tell my wife I love her': Stranded kayaker rescued from water
The man was located motionless in the water by Eagle helicopter crew on Tuesday.
Man in serious condition after kayak flips
Kayaker retrieved from the water near Titirangi at about 1pm today.
'A real gutsy young man': School pays tribute to navy diver Zachary Yarwood
"The staff remember Zachary as a lovely young man who was always cheerful."
Rescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months on
Philip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.
Boat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragic
Six weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.
Yacht runs aground at Anarake Point
The yacht is expected to be salavaged by Tuesday morning.
'We're screwed': Tourists tell of jet boat horror - 'everyone was like scrambled eggs'
"My last thought was, we're going to hit these rocks."
One dead after jet boat crash near Wanaka
It is the second serious jet boat accident in Central Otago in as many days.
Investigation continues into jet boating accident
A woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.