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Distress of Platino yachtie's family deepens after Maritime NZ report
Findings from Maritime New Zealand report show crew hadn't trained for emergencies.
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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.
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.
Apology from man who leapt from ship
"I just thought I was having fun. I didn't realise it was a criminal offence."
Renowned Maori carver fined after waka capsize
A skipper has been convicted and fined after a waka capsized.
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.
Fishermen survive 1.45am liferaft ordeal
Three lucky West Coast fishermen survived an early-morning liferaft ordeal in heavy seas.
Five sick from Tauranga port chemical leak
Man says he warned port management he had 'nearly blacked out' from fumes.
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