Boating
Skipper lucky to be alive after six hours clinging to debris
More than six hours. That's how long Nick Destounis was in the water, clinging to floating petrol containers with his two crew after his boat suddenly tipped over. A week on from his ordeal in Tolaga… Audio
Ferry skipper in critical condition after boat crash in Paihia
A ferry skipper is in a critical condition following a collision between two boats in the Bay of Islands. Robyn was travelling with her husband and two young grandsons from Russell to Paihia just… Video, Audio
Fewer boaties in Sounds eases summer parking pressure
After dealing with an influx of boaties over the last two summers, it's been a "bit slower" to get started in Marlborough this season.
Abandoned: San Rosa shipwreck owners hard to track down - police
A shipwrecked boat on a remote East Coast beach has been ransacked as police and the harbourmaster work together to determine its fate.
Congestion at Picton boat ramp
It's peak season for boat ramps across the country, but one small town is particularly congested this year. Mike Green has been visiting Picton for 45 years and is a frequent user of the Picton… Audio
Coastguard seeks clarity on ‘closed’ river bar
New categories for describing the workability of the Whakatāne river bar have been criticised by members of Coastguard Whakatāne as being confusing and dangerous.
Hundred year old fishing vessel to sail again
Commodore of the Classic Boat Club of Southland Brian Railton is on a quest to restore a century old fishing boat to its former glory. Brian found the twenty seven foot vessel in Dunedin in a fairly… Audio
No travel, so NZ boat sellers see skyrocketing demand
With international travel off the cards, boat sellers say they are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand. And space to keep vessels is now becoming scarce. Louise Ternouth reports. Video, Audio
Boaties must remain off the water under Level 3
The Coastguard is reminding people that it will be status quo for boaties during Alert Level 3 and to remain vigilant about not going out on the water.
New Zealand moves to Level 3 at 11.59pm on… Audio
Solo sailor Lisa Blair's epic journey
Lisa Blair’s solo voyage round the Antarctic turned into a life-threatening nightmare as she battled a broken mast amid giant waves – but she still made history. Audio
Boat passengers lucky to escape wreck with only minor injuries
Two young children and four adults on a 30 foot catamaran had to be winched to safety after their boat hit rocks while on its way to the Great Barrier Island early this morning. Video, Audio
Scott Watson's supporters pin hopes on new forensic report
An application for a fresh appeal in Scott Watson's murder conviction claims scientific evidence that helped seal his fate would struggle to stand up in court today. Watson's supporters say the… Audio
Pedal power for new Team NZ boat
The team hopes the use of pedals to power hydraulics will provide more power to the boat's control systems. Audio
Calls for boaties licensing re-ignited
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission wants recreational boat users to be licenced or made to undergo training, saying the present system is flawed. Audio
Boat motor swap leads to drowning
A young man drowned in a Southland lake after he put on a replacement motor that broke the back of his boat. Audio
Two deaths at sea puts fatalities at a ten year high
Deaths from boating accidents are at a ten-year high, after Manukau Harbour's treacherous bar claimed another two lives yesterday. Audio
Water Safety - Rob Hewitt
Labour Day weekend signals the start of the boating season for many people. And with that, comes the message to stay safe on the water. One man keen to get that message out is Rob Hewitt. Rob is a… Audio
Auckland Council may take tougher line on boat squatters
Auckland Council is signalling it may take a tougher line against owners of boats moored illegally on public land at Waiheke Island. Audio
