New ZealandHero retiree saves mother and sonWhen Ian Waterson saw a mother and her child being swept out to sea he ran outside, jumped onto his 4WD farmbike and drove straight into the ocean.29 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandTrouble-plagued ship's new woesTrouble has again hit the Melilla 201. It's been tied up at a Dunedin wharf for two years, and nearly ran aground as it tried to leave yesterday.28 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandDown the river - on an airbed?Queenstown's harbourmaster isn't impressed after four men he advised to get off their inflatable airbed floated under bungy jumpers - and were fined.26 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandMast saved yachtie after he hit rocksA veteran yachtsman spent two cold, wet hours perched on the mast of his heritage yacht after it hit rocks and sank in the middle of the night.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato swimmer presumed drownedA man who attempted to swim across the Waikato River last night is presumed drowned, according to police.25 Jan 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from sinking yachtA man was rescued off the Northland coast overnight after a yacht struck rocks and sank.24 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandBody belongs to missing swimmerPolice have confirmed a body pulled from the water off an Auckland beach on Monday was that of missing swimmer, 24-year-old Johnny Perese Faitaua.21 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandCall for rip signs in ChineseFamily and friends of a young Chinese man who drowned in Northland on Christmas Day are campaigning for bilingual warning signs about deadly coastal rips.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearchers find body at beachSearchers looking for a missing swimmer at a West Auckland beach found a body yesterday morning.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found at beachAgony for family of missing swimmer Johnny Faitaua after body found in the water near Bethells Beach, west of Auckland.19 Jan 03:29 AM
New Zealand'We are hoping for a miracle'Family of missing swimmer hold vigil at Auckland beach as rescuers search coastline.16 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandNew search for missing swimmerA second search has been carried out at daybreak for a man missing off O'Neills Bay on Auckland's west coast.15 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandFishermen's lucky escape after boat capsizeThree exhausted Gisborne men are lucky to be alive after the boat they were in overturned and they spent three hours in the sea in Poverty Bay before a chance rescue by a passing vessel.12 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'We want to know' what caused crashA Queenstown jet-boat operator says trying to find out how one of its boats hit a rock, injuring six tourists, is proving 'frustrating'.11 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandAuckland boatie found treading waterA 57-year-old Auckland man who spent a night at sea with no life jacket, lights or radio after experiencing engine trouble is among a number of boaties chancing it on the water.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl in hospital after jetboat crashA 12-year-old girl remains in hospital following a jetboat crash near Queenstown yesterday.11 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandKayaker clung to buoy as daughter swam for helpA kayaker who found herself in trouble clung onto a buoy as her daughter made it to shore and raised the alarm.11 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandIll-equipped boatie spends night at seaThe Coastguard and police are unimpressed with an ill-equipped boatie rescued today after going missing in a small boat.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPanic - a killer in danger tidesIt has been a tragic summer in New Zealand waters, with eight drownings since Christmas Day.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSalute for rising sport star lost at seaAn up-and-coming sports star who drowned in a tragic paddle boarding accident in Coromandel has been remembered by her family as a "vibrant and energetic" girl.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishermen rescued after night in waterThree fishermen huddled together in the water for eight hours last night after their boat overturned near the Firth of Thames.08 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandTeen drowns in paddle board accidentA 15-year-old girl has drowned after her paddleboard was swept under a boat by a strong current and wind at Whangamata this afternoon.07 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandRescuers save three from drowningOff-duty lifeguards have saved two teenage girls caught in a rip and screaming for help.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldEight feared dead in cargo ship capsizeFears are growing for the lives of eight crewmen after a cargo ship overturned off the north coast of Scotland.04 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandFamily fly to farewell Kiwi 'hero'The family of a New Zealander who died trying to save a dive boat during a storm is travelling to the California island he called home.02 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandThree boaties rescued at Kawhia barThree boaties have been rescued after their vessel capsized crossing the notorious Kawhia bar in Waikato.02 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandBoat tragedy victims' joint farewellThey died together and now two men caught up in a tragic boating accident in the Manukau Harbour this week will be farewelled together.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer who died at beach an 'inspiration'A surfer who died at a beach on Boxing Day has been described as an "inspiration" to other divers in his dive club.29 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandWoman fighting for her life in Waikato HospitalThe woman, in her 20s, fell down a steep cliff and into the river below, striking her head on the way down.27 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrowning victim was trying new boardA man who died at a south Auckland beach yesterday was trying out a new surf board he received as a Christmas present.27 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland man drowns at Uretiti beachA 25-year-old Auckland man drowned at Uretiti Beach, near Ruakaka in Northland yesterday, while setting a crab pot.25 Dec 08:30 AM
New ZealandHow to stay safe in waterAs thousands of holidaymakers get set to hit the beach and boaties prepare to launch, warnings are being issued about staying safe.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung grandson's bravery rewardedDakota Leef is 8 years old, and a hero. His story of bravery - running to get help for his stricken grandfather - has a sad ending...20 Dec 11:00 PM
