A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
The incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
Coast Guard probes Titan tragedy; a report is expected after hearings conclude this week.
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
Skipper Kevin McQuire survived and will be sentenced for manslaughter later this year.
Footage shows OceanGate sub’s damaged tail cone on bed of Atlantic Ocean as inquiry examines doomed final descent. Video / US Coast Guard
Video surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.
The tycoon died along with his daughter and five other guests after superyacht sank.
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
He is living through 'the darkest days of his life', friends say.
Michal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.
Boss of firm who built superyacht says captain should've taken more safety measures.
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
Community is in shock, says mayor.
Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.
The stuck vessel was 'revving its engine' for two hours, a witness says.
OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
Treasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.
OPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'
Public speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.
OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.
Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.
Who will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?
It means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.
OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'
Brothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.
Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.
OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'