A mayday was declared with 864 people on board.

The accident happened aboard a mussel barge off Cowes Bay, Waiheke Island.

Almost as many Cuban migrants have been rescued at sea this year than in all of 2022.

One beachgoer witnessed the boat doing “figure of eights” between the flags.

Water-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.

The incident reportedly happened when onboard cranes were being moved.

It was almost dark, and those onboard did not have life jackets or lights.

Ryder missing on the Manukau Harbour earlier this month.

A fire in a ship's hold started by sparks from gas-cutters igniting sawdust or shavings.

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“Let’s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress,” Suella Braverman said.

The tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.

Four survivors of the harrowing tragedy that left five dead share their story.

''It makes you think it could've been me''

The accident in Ngaruawahia is understood to have happened shortly after midday today.

How a perfect day at sea turned to tragedy and the loss of five lives in Kaikoura

She was an avid photographer, adventurer and teacher in Christchurch.

Several family members and friends have shared emotional messages following the accident.

Five photographers died when a boat capsized south of Kaikoura on Saturday morning.

The Coastguard's flag is at half mast and people feel "numb".

Whale spotted near vessel soon after it capsized, killing five people.

Jennifer Andrews went down to the coast to add another set of eyes to the search.

The woman had arrived earlier that morning on a Caribbean cruise with family.

The vessel was travelling from New Zealand to Australia.

Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.

St John Ambulance staff treated two boaties plucked from the sea.

Court told of Debbie Jane's disastrous voyage from Akaroa.

It comes after a day-long search.

Mooring crew reduced from four to three before serious injury accident at Timaru port.