Cruise ship Viking Orion was restricted to visiting approved ports and asked to leave New Zealand waters because of algae on its hull, says the Ministry for Primary... Read More

Cocaine worth an estimated $242 million on the street has been seized in New Zealand over the past decade and, with use doubling in recent times, the motivation... Read More

Maritime NZ has closed its investigation into the death of a crewman on a container ship that was berthed at Bluff's South Port, after finding he died of natural... Read More

A thee-day ban or rāhui has been put in place on the waters at the Huka Falls following a death there, says a Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board spokesperson. ... Read More

A senior Surf Lifesaving manager has warned beachgoers to consider leaving the pooch at home - as it could save their lives. Eastern region Surf Lifesaving manager... Read More

Over the past few days, Taupō Police and Coastguard have responded to two swimmers in trouble on the Waikato River. 'Both had got into difficulty on what is... Read More

A record number of people were rescued from the water on Wednesday as lifeguards across the country are being kept 'super” busy, says Surf Life Saving NZ's... Read More

Beachgoers are being warned about getting nipped by sea lice in the Coromandel region. Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports... Read More

A boat is being washed ashore today after in Whangamata after it capsized this morning. "Coastguard recieved a call at around 6.30am from the vessel's occupants... Read More

Beachgoers are being warned about getting nipped by sea lice in the Coromandel region. Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports... Read More

While Ryan Slight was taking his surfboard for a spin - there was a curious visitor beneath the waves who had come to join him. A drone at the Pukehina Beach... Read More

As the weather warms up, many of us flock to New Zealand's beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers but it's also when several people get into trouble. "Sadly,... Read More