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Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Artist calls for action on Hauraki Gulf 'time bomb'
A new art exhibition highlights an environmental "time bomb" in the Hauraki Gulf.
Ships illegally entering marine reserve
Boat skippers breaking maritime laws and illegally entering Poor Knights no-go area.
WWII wreck threatens oil spill across the Hauraki Gulf
"Salvage the oil from WWII wreck or face environmental tragedy in the Hauraki Gulf."
No charges over ocean swimmer's death
No charges will be laid following the death of Auckland swimmer Leslie Gelberger.
Stricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescue
Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.
Special-ops soldier who died was father of four
The special operations squad member who died was Sergeant Wayne Taylor.
Ship's captain too drunk to berth
A captain has been charged after trying to berth a 40,000 tonne logging ship while drunk.
Mercy dash: Helicopter winches sick man off icebreaker
Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.
'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti Island
Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.
Kiwi fans celebrate TNZ win
All those early mornings worth it as Team New Zealand cross the line first.
Yacht owner blames bad charts for wreck
Inhabitants thought Kiwis were pirates when they washed up on the island.
Rescued Kiwi yachties on their way to Fiji
The four Kiwi yachties on board the Jungle are on their way to Fiji
Get skipper's licence, social media star told
Maritime NZ considers logos on boats and social media use commercial gain.
'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedy
Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.
Man overboard from cruise still missing
A man lost overboard from a Saturday night cruise on Waitemata Harbour is still missing.
8-year-old found 'shaking and cold'
Girl rescued and search under way for man after boat was found adrift in Manukau Harbour.
Lifejacket trades improve boaties' safety
Thousands of boaties swapped their old lifejackets for new in a Coastguard safety scheme.
Emergency beacon saves tramper's life
Taking an emergency beacon with him on a tramp saved a diabetic man's life this weekend. The man was part of a group which was tramping
Alarm over doomed boat's state
An independent ship surveyor raised concern about the Francie operating on the Kaipara bar three months before the ill-fated boat sank in the area.
Fishing boat spilling oil on Otago coast
A fishing boat has run aground off the sensitive Otago coast.
Police worried for missing boat owner
Police are concerned for the welfare of a boat owner who left their small, red yacht moored on Lake Benmore in the South Island a
Drunk yachtie accused of 'utter stupidity'
Harbourmaster not happy after rescuing then being abused by a local yachtie who attempted to cross the closed Westport bar on New Year's Day.
Missing yachtie off to Oz?
Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.
Sailor in desperate bid to make it to NZ
A sailor in the Vendée Globe yacht race is in a race to reach New Zealand before his yacht breaks up.
School rallies around kids of Kaipara dad
Givealittle page raises over $10,000 in less than a day in support of family who lost a husband and father killed in the Kaipara Harbour boating accident.
Are councils prepared enough for oil spills?
Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.
Safety plea would serve bar victims
The police yesterday called off the search for Taulagi Afamasaga.