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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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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Coastguard New Zealand hosts major training exercise
Coastguard New Zealand has hosted a major training exercise over the weekend, that included a mock rescue.
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Boaties hypothermic after failed fishing trip
Five people on board a small run-about were lucky to escape with their lives when their vessel ‘Hustler’ sunk between Matiu/Somes Island and Seaview Wharf.
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Coastguard South Canterbury welcomes new high tech rescue boat
Coastguard South Canterbury has bid farewell to its rescue boat of the last 20 years, now welcoming a new high-tech Coastguard Rescue Vessel that will enable crew to perform more night rescues.
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Video: Maritime NZ Search and Rescue demonstration
We were invited along to check out a dramatic search and rescue demonstration by Maritime NZ in Auckland Harbour
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