Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
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HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Rescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life rafts
The incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
Watch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whale
Whale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.
Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.
Clock runs out on British as racing abandoned due to low wind
Ineos Britannia could only watch as the clock ran out on the final leg of the race.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
Rising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart
1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.
Funky Monkey and orca friends hanging out in Whangārei Harbour
Seeing the orca back in Whangārei is a good sign, according to expert Ingrid Visser.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title
The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.
Divers find cameras that could explain deadly Bayesian superyacht sinking
Video surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
Pest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and Auckland
The red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.
Big shark washes up on Bay of Islands beach
A dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.
Superyacht tragedy: Billionaire and four other victims likely died of suffocation, not drowning
The tycoon died along with his daughter and five other guests after superyacht sank.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
Watch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in Australia
The swimmer was unharmed by the whale.
Inquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
Specialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
Spiky venomous sea worms invade US beaches
Creatures can grow to 30cm long and release a venom that ‘feels like fire'.
‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propeller
Michal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.
Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
'Lonely, horny' dolphin behind spate of attacks on swimmers
Beachgoers in Mihama have been warned to stay out of the water while the dolphin is there.
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Empire gets largest Vital shareholder to back 50.01% takeover offer
Vital is due to deliver its full-year result next Tuesday.
$22m wharf upgrade set to go ahead
A $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.