Sick crewman to be airlifted from fishing vessel west of Hokitika
The onboard doctor advised the man needed hospital treatment.
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Four rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yacht
The four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.
Search for plane missing on Coromandel Peninsula
The two-seater aircraft's last known position was in a rugged area.
Fatal jet boat accident caused by steering failure
"The steering set-up in all jet boats should be checked as soon as possible."
Police Dive Squad to join search for missing boatie
Police say body located near Teal Bay on Saturday that of a 69-year-old woman.
Party boat death: Judge slams prosecution case
Party boat death: company acquitted, prosecution case, investigation slammed by judge.
Man killed by wire rope on board ship docked at Gisborne
The man worked on a Panamanian log ship.
'Bloody scary': Capsized crew's 2 hours in shark waters
Fishers clung to a sinking boat in their underwear fearing sharks were close by.
Jet boat community in 'total shock' after death
The boat skidded 40 metres along a bank after leaving the river.
Investigation continues into jet boating accident
A woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.
Boaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fish
The boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.
Party boat tragedy: Skipper '100 per cent sure' ramp was secure
Waitematā Harbour party boat tragedy: skipper '100 per cent sure' ramp was secure
Party boat tragedy: Onboard BBQ 'breached company policy'
Cruise company pleads not guilty over death of Auckland man Tevita Kava.
He fell to his death from a party boat. Today, his family start hearing why.
Trial of Red Boats after man fell from Auckland Harbour party boat to start today.
Reminder for water users on 'potentially lethal' craft
Crafts such as jetskis are becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public.
Speeding ferry captain fined for crashing into rock
Iain David Wilson has been fined $1688 after speeding and grounding a Wellington ferry.
Oil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it up
An absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.
Search for missing Sealord crewman abandoned because of bad weather
A Sealord crewman who fell overboard has been named as Pātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana.
$100k in fines after cruise ship grounds in NZ's remote subantarctic islands
Captain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.
120 hours of community service for crashing into a ferry
Grant Reginald McCutcheon ordered community service for "highly reckless" act
Searchers locate missing surfer in Hawke's Bay
Coastguard and a helicopter spotted the surfer and directed a Coastguard vessel to him.
Ocean swimmer's death: Ports of Auckland in court
Leslie Gelberger's body was found by a passing ferry floating near Mairangi Bay.
New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
The national home for New Zealand's maritime history first opened in 1993.
$27,000 fine after sleepy teen fishing boat capsize
A 17-year-old deckhand fell asleep while on watch.
Distress of Platino yachtie's family deepens after Maritime NZ report
Findings from Maritime New Zealand report show crew hadn't trained for emergencies.
'I've been run over by a boat': Fisherman's harrowing words
Spear fisher who was injured at sea had to rent out his house to survive.
Search for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspended
Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.
Former Mack Attack skipper can keep maritime licences
Northlander retains his maritime licences after latest High Court ruling.
Death on a party boat: Charter firm charged
The man who died was a father, it can be revealed for the first time.
Tourist who died in rafting accident named
Paroci died on Saturday when he lost his grip on a rescue rope.
Skipper fined over trawler grounding
Skipper whose trawler wrecked after running aground is now fined $2000
Maritime NZ probes Napier port ship fire
An interview and scene examination will take place to decide if further action is needed.
'Highly reckless' boatie convicted for sailing unsafe yacht
The vessel didn't have a working radio... lifejackets, charts or other means to navigate.