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<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Spinning a yarn
When fishermen gather around a bottle or a bar they invariably start telling stories that are sworn to be based on the honest truth.
Four rescued from stricken yacht
Two experienced sailors are in hospital - one with a fish hook in her right buttock - after a large wave disabled a yacht near Kaikoura early this morning.
Harpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobby
Conservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.
Navy boards burning tug
A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.
<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Overachieving kids testing edge of reason
Climbing Everest one minute, circumnavigating the globe the next. It's enough to make any adult feel inadequate.
Geoff Thomas: Give 'em a chance
Use common sense when releasing fish and they will more likely survive.
Last of Navy's new ships due in port tomorrow
The last of seven new Navy ships will arrive in Auckland tomorrow, at least two years late, and following a troubled maiden voyage from the ship builder's yard in Australia.
Boat not shipshape - but under warranty
"Bugger," a senior official exclaimed. "Well at least the Aussies will be paying for the repair."