New Zealand
Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
Analysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungle
The crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.
‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and Peters
Public speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.
Interislander ferry crew mistakenly pressed autopilot before running aground, leaked doc reveals
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
Aratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on
Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.
Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain
'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'
'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloated
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
How the grounded Aratere unfolded - a timeline
Interislander’s Aratere ferry ran aground on Friday night following a steering failure.
Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Solo climber found after freezing night on mountain
The man raised the alarm yesterday after he fell while climbing Boys Glacier.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
'You can't tame the ocean': Lawyers close their case for Enchanter tragedy
Judge Philip Rzepecky will decide whether the skipper risked his customers' lives.
'World's first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel' hits Auckland Harbour
The runabout is seen as the stepping stone to a 100-passenger vessel.
Duo arrested on yacht after Auckland homes burgled
A 48-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.
'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.
'Rough as s***': Evidence given about weather on day of Enchanter tragedy, discrepancies arise
'It was horrendous, I wouldn’t put my workers through that': cray boat skipper.
'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter
'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'
'I love the port, I still do': Former Port of Auckland boss takes stand in workplace death case
'Mr Gibson never sought to avoid his responsibilities to the port. He does not do so now.'
Enchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’
The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.