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Nelson plane crash: Investigators race to preserve crucial evidence
The wreckage was found in remote terrain near North Castor Peak in the Bryant Range.
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Vanuatu ferry disaster: ‘It’s a miracle anyone survived,’ rescuer says
More than 30 people remain missing after the MV Matui sank off Santo, in Vanuatu.
'I told my mate: bro, hold on’: Man recalls moments before wave hit fishing charter
Several people were thrown overboard, including a 79-year-old man who 'disappeared'.
'Diving blindly': Man died at sea a day after testing new breathing unit in his bathtub
Shengwei Cao bought the unit online. Now a coroner has called for it to be banned.
Bill passes making lifejackets mandatory on all small boats while underway
Officials estimate the new rule could save about 10 lives a year.
Passenger who saved man after boating accident suffers flashbacks, nightmares
The men were on a fishing charter that got into trouble on the Whakatāne River bar.
More than a year on, Julie Butler and her schooner remain missing
She had lived aboard the vessel in Northland for more than a decade.
Four hospitalised after toxic gas from rotting fish overcomes crew
Inquiry finds poor procedures and design flaws contributed to the near tragedy.
'I’m too cold. I’ve had it' - Then the boatie drifted away from capsized boat
Their phones rang from the capsized boat. They couldn’t reach them.
Search ends for fishing crew member lost in Southern Ocean
The person went overboard 100 nautical miles southeast of the Auckland Islands.
Two in transtasman yacht challenge pull out after issues
Graeme Francis returned safely to Mangōnui after his yacht began taking on water.
Crew member missing after falling overboard from fishing boat in Southern Ocean
It is the second Southern Ocean man-overboard case reported in six weeks.
More than $110k raised for family of pilot killed in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.
'Widely known and deeply respected' pilot remembered after fatal helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.
'Devastated': Experienced pilot and guide named as Mt Aspiring helicopter crash victims
The chopper was chartered for a hunting trip, police confirmed.
Two hunters killed in helicopter crash, three survivors located in Mt Aspiring National Park
Emergency services received reports of the incident about 9.50am.
‘Like a filter on a cigarette’: Cruise ships under fire overseas – should NZ be concerned?
Authorities say they are aware of a company, with a history of 'issues', operating in NZ.
Maritime NZ confirms job cuts on the table to ‘remain solvent’ amid funding shortfall
The PSA says 34 Maritime NZ roles are on the line across key teams.
Anchor drop almost certainly prevented casualty in 2023 ferry emergency
The ship's crew raced against the clock to prevent a maritime disaster.
Probe into fatal Kaikōura boat capsize at popular reef dive site
The vessel overturned at Sharks Tooth, South Bay.
Person rescued after going overboard from Bluebridge ferry in Cook Strait
Ferry operators say a person was recovered 'quickly and safely' from the water.
Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Repairs must be approved by Bahamas and inspectors before sailings resume.
More Bluebridge sailings cancelled as ferry fault drags on
Bluebridge said there were limited options for re-booking.
'Unable to walk': Climber rescued from Mt Aspiring National Park after fall
The injured climber was winched from Mt Brewster at about 3.25pm.