RNZ's Articles
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Mount Maunganui firm SYOS acquires Bay Dynamics to guard seafloor cables with undersea drones
Mount Maunganui firm SYOS Aerospace acquires Bay Dynamics to deploy undersea drones for rapid inspection and surveillance of seafloor cables and pipelines.
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One dead, one rescued after crayfishing trip goes wrong off Napier coast
One person died and another was rescued after a crayfishing trip off the Napier coast ended in tragedy. Coastguard Hawke's Bay assisted in the search.
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Blue whale surfaces in Akaroa Harbour for first time since 2020
A blue whale surfaced in Akaroa Harbour on Friday, delighting passengers on an Akaroa Dolphins cruise in the first sighting since 2020. Watch the incredible footage.
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Commercial fishing rights in Hauraki Gulf HPAs draw fire from recreational fishing advocates
New Hauraki Gulf marine protection rules take effect this weekend. Recreational fishing advocates raise concerns as HPAs reshape where boaters can fish.
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Man dies after boat overturns north of Sunset Beach near Port Waikato
One person has died and two remain hospitalised after a boat overturned north of Sunset Beach near Port Waikato on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended.
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Jo Aleh becomes first woman on Team New Zealand's America's Cup race crew
Jo Aleh becomes the first woman on Team New Zealand's America's Cup race crew ahead of the 2027 regatta in Naples, marking a milestone for women in sailing.
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Three hospitalised after boat capsizes at Port Waikato's Sunset Beach
Three people were hospitalised after a boat capsized near Sunset Beach at Port Waikato. Surf Life Saving and rescue helicopter attended the scene.
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Coroner finds lifejacket could have saved Manurewa man who drowned near Musick Point
A coroner found Tevita Moeakiola likely would have survived the 2022 Musick Point capsize if he had worn a lifejacket. A stark reminder to wear one on the water.
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Aratere sold for recycling after 26 years on the Interislander run
KiwiRail has sold the Aratere ferry for responsible recycling after 26 years on the Interislander run, making way for two new rail-enabled ferries due in 2029.
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Manawanui wreck at 35m still poses storm risk one year on, locals shut out of fishing grounds
One year after HMNZS Manawanui sank off Samoa, locals remain locked out of fishing grounds, compensation is unresolved, and experts warn the wreck poses storm risks at 35m.
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NZ pays Samoa 10 million tālā over HMNZS Manawanui sinking
New Zealand has paid 10 million Samoan tala to Samoa after HMNZS Manawanui sank off Upolu in October 2024, with cleanup and wreck assessment work ongoing.
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Paid parking trial to launch at Punakaiki and Franz Josef in December
DOC launches a paid parking trial at Punakaiki and Franz Josef this December. First 20 minutes free, then $5 per hour, capped at $20 per day.
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