WorldAustralia alleges navy divers likely injured by China's ‘unsafe’ use of sonarSeveral militaries have accused China of dangerous actions in the western Pacific.18 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandBluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharfThe hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.07 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandInterislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money backA Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.28 Oct 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress callA volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.25 Oct 11:13 PM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Strong, caring, fearless': Family remember teacher who died in Coastal Classic yacht raceSimon Smith was known for his eccentric habits, says a former pupil.23 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Top vollies; Lotto win, and boatie dies during raceNews snippets from across Northland.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards trebleUnit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.19 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandNZ Poseidon spots Fijian fishermen lost at sea for nine daysThe fishermen, aboard the Lewa, were last heard from on October 2.13 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandSunken Mercury Bay vessel leaks 1300 litres of diesel into oceanA vessel than sank in Mercury bay has likely leaked all of its diesel into the water.09 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandSalvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayedThe vessel struck rocks near an island.04 Oct 05:52 PM
TravelOne dead as cruise ship comes to aid of NZ yacht in distressNew Zealand-flagged sailing ship Second Life sent a distress call at 7pm on Sunday night.25 Sep 03:15 AM
New Zealand'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drownedThe mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.14 Sep 12:48 AM
TravelCruise passengers injured in collision with oil tanker during Spain stormsInjuries reported aboard P&O ship after storm broke ship's tethers in Palma de Mallorca.28 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandInterislander advertises communications job with crisis management experienceDire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.22 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelledPassengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.22 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
WorldMigrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivorsThe four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.10 Aug 05:28 AM
New Zealand'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblowerMartin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRun over by boat: Kiwi tourist injured snorkelling in FijiFiji police say the victim was a passenger on board a cruise liner.24 Jul 01:42 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'19 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."19 Jul 12:14 AM
TravelKiller whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seemOn World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.13 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discoveredFrom a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collisionTe Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.02 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWoman survives 10-floor plunge from Royal Caribbean cruise shipThe woman was transferred to a hospital in Curacao.28 Jun 01:28 AM
WorldUS Coast Guard wants to improve safety of submersiblesAfter the Titan tragedy, US maritime officials aim to improve safety standards worldwide.26 Jun 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Titanic sub disaster has lessons for NZOPINION: Letters on Chlöe Swarbrick, the Titanic sub, China, crime, and Christopher Luxon.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWife and mum of Titan sub disaster victims ‘lost hope’ after waiting 96 hoursChristine Dawood said she gave up her place on the voyage because her son wanted to go.26 Jun 09:36 AM
World‘I 100% knew this was going to happen’: Past passengers on TitanPeople who joined the company’s deep-sea expeditions recount their mixed experiences.24 Jun 06:04 AM
World'Like dynamite going off': Sub occupants dead after implosionThe five men died in milliseconds.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEfforts underway to rescue man stranded on iceberg in glacier lakeThe man does not appear to have any injuries, apart from being cold.23 Jun 08:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
OpinionThomas BywaterHolidays with hubris: What's the true cost of Titanic adventure tourism?When does adventure tourism cease to be an adventure?23 Jun 03:00 AM
