Young chef Danielle Tamarua fell overboard during a work event and was found unresponsive.

Iwi are concerned about the safety of river users and the risk of collisions.

Crewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.

The boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.

Udom Roopsom, 54, was a father of two, keen fisherman and plasterer.

Three Auckland friends who died when their boat capsized on Saturday loved fishing.

Boaties and emergency services have been thanked for recovering bodies of three men.

TAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.

The two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.

Pedersen also praised finding that her husband was "instrumental" in survival of crew.

Helicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.

Port workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.

Boaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.

Maritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.

Police and Maritime NZ are today working together to investigate the woman's death.

The woman's safety locator beacon was activated at about 7.45am on Friday.

The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.

It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".

The boat's crew triggered a distress beacon at about 6.50am on Wednesday.

The skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.

One of the men is in a serious condition in the ICU.

With poor internet access at sea many seafarers say they struggle to book their slots.

Gisborne port worker Shannon Rangihuna-Kemp died after she was hit by a log.

Waikato Regional Council issued 60 infringement notices to boaties without lifejackets.

His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.

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