Just before 2 am on Friday the 16th of February, Police received a report of a person stuck on the rocks at Bethells Beach.
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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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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KiwiRail charged over Kaitiaki breakdown
Maritime NZ has filed one charge against KiwiRail in relation to an incident involving the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki, which lost propulsion in January 2023.
The Kaitaki lost power on its approach into
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Surf Lifesaving New Zealand launches Operation Flotation
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has launched Operation Flotation, aimed at decreasing the number of drownings along New Zealand’s coast and inland waterways.
For many New Zealanders, the beach is one of
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