Maritime New Zealand
Boaties urged to take care after girl's leg hit by propeller
Maritime New Zealand is urging boaties to know the risks after a child was seriously injured while out boating in Queenstown.
The extraordinary lives of lighthouse women
Shona Riddell enjoys cold, windy weather and stories about remote locations. She's also had a long-held fascination for lighthouses. So it's perhaps no surprise her new book, Guiding Lights tells the… Audio
Lifejackets would have saved boaties on Francie from capsize
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says it's almost certain more people would have survived the capsize of the Francie fishing boat if they had been wearing lifejackets fitted with straps… Audio
19 ships fined for entering Poor Knights reserve
Shipping companies were fined 19 times last year for encroaching into the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve off Northland.
Tough line on lifejackets over summer welcomed
Waikawa Boat Club Commodore Chris Webb has welcomed Maritime New Zealand's tough stance on lifejackets this summer. Audio
'No excuses' for boaties without lifejackets or speeding
Boaties caught speeding or without lifejackets this summer could face a $300 fine in a 'no excuses' crackdown.
Kaipara tragedy: Too much blame, too soon?
The captain of the Francie was blamed for the Kaipara harbour tragedy and heavily criticised in media interviews within 48 hours of the incident. Was that fair? Video, Audio
Kaipara tragedy: Too much blame, too soon?
The captain of the Francie was blamed for the Kaipara harbour tragedy and heavily criticised in media interviews within 48 hours of the incident. Was that fair?
Video, AudioSearch for man lost at sea between NZ and Fiji
One man is dead and another lost at sea after strong winds damaged the rigging on a yacht about 550km north of New Zealand. Audio
Fishing boat warned for not activating beacon
A fishing boat owner who allowed his broken-down boat to drift for 10 hours before activating an emergency beacon has been criticised by Maritime NZ for putting lives at risk.
Owner of burning boat not fully insured
The owner of a tour boat that sank in flames off the coast of Whakatane yesterday says his company is not fully insured for yesterday's fire. Video, Audio
Wellington boatie tries to sail damaged yacht to Westport
A Wellington boatie's attempt to sail to Westport in a severely damaged yacht without an engine, radio or safety equipment has been stopped by authorities. Audio
Ship safety inspections falling behind
Maritime New Zealand is falling short of its target for security and safety inspections of suspect foreign ships.
Inspections not ship shape
Maritime New Zealand has reported a deep cut to the number of security and safety inspections carried out on suspect foreign ships. Audio
New technology to speed up search and rescue operations
A new satellite receiving station in Bay of Plenty is expected to greatly speed up search and rescue operations. Six satellite dishes have been built between Taupo and Rotorua, along...
Maritime NZ complaint referred to Privileges Committee
Maritime New Zealand is being investigated over accusations it took action against a person who had given evidence at a select committee hearing.
Deaths and injuries at ports revealed
Maritime New Zealand figures show three port workers have been killed and more than a hundred injured in the past four years. 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
