Auckland boatie found treading water
A 57-year-old Auckland man who spent a night at sea with no life jacket, lights or radio after experiencing engine trouble is among a number of boaties chancing it on the water.
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Girl in hospital after jetboat crash
A 12-year-old girl remains in hospital following a jetboat crash near Queenstown yesterday.
Sharks frolic at Papamoa
Two sharks, believed to be bronze whalers, made their presence felt at Papamoa Beach yesterday, causing several swimmers to make a quick dash to shore.
Panic - a killer in danger tides
It has been a tragic summer in New Zealand waters, with eight drownings since Christmas Day.
Scientists study Tasman Sea's hidden monster waves
International researchers are coming together to investigate a powerful force that lurks hundreds of metres deep in the Tasman Sea.
Snorkeller missing off Northland beach
The family of a 25-year-old man who went missing while snorkelling in Northland this afternoon are scouring the beach for any sign of him.
Rescuers save three from drowning
Off-duty lifeguards have saved two teenage girls caught in a rip and screaming for help.
Eight feared dead in cargo ship capsize
Fears are growing for the lives of eight crewmen after a cargo ship overturned off the north coast of Scotland.
Coast Guard flat out, no matter the weather
The Hauraki Gulf is at its most alluring - glassy calm and sparkling blue in the sunlight - and thousands of Aucklanders in small boats hover above the fishing reefs.
Another great white seen, 'big as a tractor'
Following the sighting of a great white shark in Auckland this week, another family have reported seeing a great white "the size of a tractor" leaping from the water further up the coast.
Boat tragedy victims' joint farewell
They died together and now two men caught up in a tragic boating accident in the Manukau Harbour this week will be farewelled together.
Auckland man drowns at Uretiti beach
A 25-year-old Auckland man drowned at Uretiti Beach, near Ruakaka in Northland yesterday, while setting a crab pot.
How to stay safe in water
As thousands of holidaymakers get set to hit the beach and boaties prepare to launch, warnings are being issued about staying safe.
Photos: Top shots explained
Four of the best photographers at the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) discuss their favourite shots.
Poor water blights beaches
A world-class surfing spot and one of Northland's most picturesque strands of coastline are among more than 40 swimming beaches hit with a "caution" label for water quality.
Fewer berths in new marina plan
As thousands of holidaymakers converge on Waiheke for the summer break, new details about a controversial proposal for the island's gateway can be revealed.
Crayfish diver dead in boating accident
A man is dead after going on a crayfishing trip in Akaroa Harbour.
NZ beach water quality under spotlight
Fourteen per cent of monitored beaches in New Zealand are classified as "high risk" for water quality issues.
Rena probe reveals catalogue of issues
New Zealand's maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, after a high-level report into the Rena grounding.
Aratere cleared to sail again
The beleaguered Interislander ferry Aratere has been cleared to sail again tonight after the vessel suffered yet another technical fault today.
Fightback after years of exploitation
In the long story of the Hauraki Gulf, humans have been in the picture for mere moments.