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Coastguard provides latest information on missing kayaker from Manakau Harbour, and boat rescues over the long weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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Prepared for the worst: How good planning saved a transtasman yachtsman
The sailor stayed aboard overnight in strong winds and heavy seas.
'He was pretty lucky': Coastguard crew pull man from freezing lake
The man was found clinging to a seat cushion in 10C water.
Sink or swim: 8 minutes in the Manukau Harbour without a lifejacket
Tom Rose tested the case for tougher lifejacket laws by taking a dive without one.
Eight minutes in the Manukau Harbour without a lifejacket
NZME reporter Tom Rose takes part in a Coastguard demonstration in Manukau Harbour highlighting proposed Auckland Council Navigation Bylaw changes. Video \ Jason Dorday
Compulsory lifejackets for most Auckland boaties under proposed bylaw
Everyone who drowned in the region between 2021 and 2025 wasn’t wearing a lifejacket.
'He thought it was all over': Yachtie lucky to be alive after touch-and-go navy rescue
Rescuers feared they wouldn't find the yacht stricken in the Cook Strait.
One rescued after Cook Strait yacht gets into difficulty, issues mayday calls
Mayday calls were received on Thursday afternoon.
Record call-outs and big costs for Coastguard HB
Rescue unit faces a bill of $500k-plus as it replaces a boat engine and the HQ roof.
Emergency services and Westpac Rescue Helicopter respond to a medical event at Hobsonville Marina
Emergency services and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter seen at Hobsonville Marina responding to a medical event. Video / NZ Herald
'Incredibly lucky': Bay of Islands boaties cling to chilly bin after dinghy sinks in the dark
One man swam ashore near Waitangi Mountain Bike Park to raise the alarm.
Injured boatie winched to safety after dinghy sinks overnight
One person swam to shore and raised the alarm, while another was found washed ashore.
Two people missing as boat sinks in Bay of Islands
The Coastguard said a third person on board made their own way to shore.
Man missing at Shelly Beach, Kaipara
Emergency services were called at 1pm but the man is still unaccounted for.
Cyclone search for 'ghost' boat ends with no one on board
A member of the public raised the alarm after seeing the houseboat listing.
Authorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water
'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'
Survival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police say
CCTV footage shows the man went into the water just after 11pm on Tuesday.
'Extremely lucky': Boaties plucked to safety after rogue wave capsizes boat on notorious bar
Eight people died on the Kaipara Bar when the Francie sank almost 10 years ago.
Editorial: Yacht rescue another example of how vital Coastguard is
OPINION: The organisation's rescuers are the country's maritime heroes.
Rimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'
Rimu has recovered and is back on the water, albeit more protective than before.
'Expensive looking boat': Three people, two dogs escape sinking yacht
Coastguard was alerted to a yacht run up against rocks at Ōpito Bay in Northland.
Police launch investigation after boy, 5, found dead at Napier beach after large search
Police are appealing for anyone who saw an unattended child to come forward.
Why the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalled
Plus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.
Diesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocks
Wildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.