Two people were rescued in a dramatic operation after a fishing boat ran aground near Dunedin last month.
There were large swells at Taiaroa Head that day, and Tamahine struck the ground at about
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Skippers must undertake checks before departure
The prosecution of a charter boat skipper highlights the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys.
Skipper of the charter vessel Pelagic Kieren Boyle was recently
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Boat recovered after fisherman survives 24 hours stranded at sea
The boat of a man who survived 24 hours at sea has been found.
A 61-year-old fisherman Will Fransen survived nearly 24-hours stranded at sea off Whangamata, after he fell out of his boat on a solo fishing
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Miraculous Sea Rescue: 23 Hours of Survival
A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off the coast of Whangamatā, after using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen.
The man set off
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Grounded fishing vessel leaking oil near Shell Bay in Banks Peninsula
A 25m fishing vessel aground at Red Bluff on the southeastern coast of Banks Peninsula was spilling oil near an endangered penguin colony.
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No-take fishing areas confirmed in Northland
In a move expected to provide much-needed protection to some crucial areas on Northland's coast, the Northland Regional Council has formally adopted new no-take fishing areas.
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TAIC calls for urgent safety changes for marine sector following Enchanter
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is calling for urgent safety measures to be addressed for the marine sector following last year's Enchanter tragedy.
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Aussie sailor and his dog survives two months alone at sea
An Australian sailor and his dog has survived two months alone at sea after a storm left them stranded in the Pacific Ocean.
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Police rescue dog adrift on dinghy
The New Zealand Police Maritime Unit has rescued Huxley the dog after he accidentally drifted away on a dingy at Hobson Bay.
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Raglan boat capsize results in conviction
A serious boat capsize in Raglan last year has resulted in conviction.
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