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Three people injured in jet boat 'incident', four rescue choppers flown into isolated Canterbury area
Four helicopters are already on the scene, with more on the way.
Container ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failures
The container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.
Troubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday call
Yesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Large pod of dolphins in Oriental Bay, Wellington delights onlookers
One witness estimated the pod had about 100 dolphins.
Beachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the start
One narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.
Millions lost in luxury cruise liner travel company's turmoil
Dramatic end to a travel journey: Millions of dollars sink.
Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support
Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.
Eleven dead, nine still missing after boat sinks in west Indonesia
Rescuers searching for nine people still missing in the rough seas near Indonesia.
Six months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ
“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.
Some Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortages
Interislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.
NZ's seas are still running warm - why?
With winter closing in fast, New Zealand’s seas are still running abnormally warm.
Wellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deaths
More fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.
California researchers attempt ocean climate solution
Seawater can store 150 times more carbon dioxide per unit volume than air.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
KiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at work
The worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.
Immigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry services
Four out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.
Ports of Auckland turnaround gains speed
The port company is determined to right the wrongs by concentrating on its core business.
Whangārei Marina to follow up with yachties interested in new berths
Auckland Boat Show just the lure needed to attract boaties up north.
Interislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sail
However, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.
Māori activists confront deep-sea mining ship
The Greenpeace activists trying to stop the controversial practice in the Pacific.
Microplastics detected in sea life in Wellington bays
The findings could have implications for our seafood.
Northland electric boat company set to expand
Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.
'Very annoying': Travellers still dealing with ferry cancellations
Frustrated people trying to cross Cook Strait still dealing with cancellations, delays.
Yachties keen to see work start before buying up new berths in Whangārei
Whangārei Marina is exhibiting at Auckland Boat Show over the weekend.
Sharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journey
The 2.75m great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month.
La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.
Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing
Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.
Cook Strait drama: What's gone wrong with our ferries?
The ferries connecting the North Island with the South Island have faced myriad problems.
Human remains found in massive shark identified as missing man
Fishermen made the grisly find, but the exact circumstances remain unclear.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep
In 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.