Three yachties en route to Tonga rescued off Poor Knights Islands
The yacht is now adrift after the three men on board were rescued this morning.
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Whangarei rescue crew en route to medical incident on yacht off North Cape
The person will be flown to Whangarei Hospital once removed from the yacht.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller
The diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.
Multiple investigations under way into beleagured Shiling cargo ship
Singaporean authorities are sending an investigator to Wellington.
Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Troubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday call
It’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.
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.
KiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at work
The worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
Enchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five men
A weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.
Sailor rescued off Hawke’s Bay coast after night stuck in extreme conditions
A sailor was rescued off the coast of Cape Kidnappers after his yacht rolled.
Auckland boatie to pay $16,000 for hitting diver, leaving him with head injuries
Witnesses yelled to the skipper to slow down before hearing a bang.
'A little bit of love' needed for Cook Strait ferry staff
Multiple breakdowns and cancellations have also been hard on staff.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns
Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.
Leak in Interislander ferry’s cooling system caused engines to shut down
A mayday was declared with 864 people on board.
Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority
The ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.
Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
The man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.
Child pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescue
The child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266-metre container ship
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266 metre container ship off Bay of Plenty Coast.
'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battle
Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.
Husband's grief: Govt department worker named among five killed in boat capsize; witness tells of seeing whale
Whale spotted near vessel soon after it capsized, killing five people.
'This will be a horrific time': Kaikōura local says victim of boat tragedy connected to son's school
Jennifer Andrews went down to the coast to add another set of eyes to the search.
Man missing overboard from ship off Otago coast, search effort halted
'There is little chance he has survived,' Maritime NZ said in a statement.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Rare prosecution: Ex-Auckland port CEO denies charges over worker's death
The charges are unprecedented for an executive of a major New Zealand company.
Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
Fatal fall overboard: Charges laid against skipper, charter company
Danielle Tamarua fell overboard near Rangitoto Island last year.
Ports of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'
It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.
Where are you? Skipper of a grounded fishing trawler is MIA
Court told there's been no contact with skipper facing safety charges since September.