New ZealandOne dead, another missing in boating tragedyPolice are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.02 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandMissing diver? Hunt for owner of dinghy found at seaNorthland Police are hoping to find the owner to make sure they are safe.22 May 09:33 AM
New ZealandChopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."18 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandAlarm after person spotted lying on deck of idling boatPolice unit heading out with Harbourmaster to investigate.13 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic life-saving rescue of Auckland kayakerVideo footage from police helicopter shows the man lying motionless in the water.02 May 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Tell my wife I love her': Stranded kayaker rescued from waterThe man was located motionless in the water by Eagle helicopter crew on Tuesday.01 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandMan in serious condition after kayak flipsKayaker retrieved from the water near Titirangi at about 1pm today.30 Apr 03:26 AM
New Zealand'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."28 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandRescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months onPhilip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.27 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandBoat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragicSix weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYacht runs aground at Anarake PointThe yacht is expected to be salavaged by Tuesday morning.11 Mar 04:43 AM
New Zealand'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."24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after jet boat crash near WanakaIt is the second serious jet boat accident in Central Otago in as many days.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandInvestigation continues into jet boating accidentA woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.23 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandThai, Canadian tourists injured after jet boat crashPolice and St John crews are at the site in Skippers Canyon.23 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandBoaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fishThe boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.22 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandWife grieves for husband killed in kitesurfing accidentLogan Gemming died at Fergusson Park in Tauranga yesterday.21 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandCastaways: Divers surface to see boat drifting 1km awayBrothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPowerboat capsizes in Hauraki Gulf; four rescuedTwo boats rescued two boaties each after they saw a powerboat capsize.12 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandSwimmers warned after stingray attackRescue chopper called after woman in her 20s injured in close encounter with a stingray.09 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandGrieving family tell of fisherman's big heart"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Uh oh, what's next? Help' - boaties pulled from water around NZAnother turbulent day on NZ seas has Auckland couple rescued from flooded boat.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayday call from boat flooding off Little Barrier IslandAuckland Coastguard received an emergency call from two on board at 10.30am today.01 Jan 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Come back Leka': Family's vigil for teen swept awayThree days on Leka Pasiaka's family remain at the Auckland beach he disappeared from.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescueFather and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.31 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandNew Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de JongA young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rescue of the year': Christmas tragedy avertedA Scottish couple's boat broke down in four-metre seas off the Gisborne coast.24 Dec 06:34 PM
New ZealandBoat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."13 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandCape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhandPātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana Jnr fell overboard near Cape Palliser on October 11.21 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandFishing vessel death: Police name crew memberSteffan Antony Stewart, 26, named as the crew member who died after workplace accident.15 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandOil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it upAn absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.14 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandCrew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vesselThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.14 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandDiver dies on the Māhia Peninsula near GisborneEmergency services are attending an incident at Mahia Boating Club.14 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM