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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Skipper slammed for plowing into protected seabirds
An Auckland man has been fined $2500 after he was prosecuted for deliberately skippering a speedboat through a flock of protected seabirds, and then sharing a video of the incident on social media.
Matthew
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Jet boat crash lands company in court
The incident on December 30 occurred during a “thrill ride” on the river, leaving the driver of a recreational boat seriously injured, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
The decision to file
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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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Prosecution a reminder to recreational skippers – Maritime NZ
The recent sentencing of a recreational skipper in the Christchurch District Court serves as a stark reminder to fellow boat enthusiasts, says Maritime New Zealand.
Last month, the skipper of the power
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Police dive squad rescue kayak fishers near Petone Beach
Police are reminding the public to be safe on the water following an incident at Petone Beach.
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Watchkeeping failures identified in 2020 vessel grounding
The 2020 grounding of a commercial vessel has once again brought attention to the dangers of watchkeeping failures.
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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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Recreational boats and skippers must be regulated – TAIC
Recreational boats and their skippers should be regulated, according to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
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Five people airlifted to hospital after jet boat crash at Rangitata River
A jet boating accident in Canterbury on Sunday has left at least three people injured.
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