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Bluebridge crew pull person from Cook Strait after ferry overboard incident
A person who fell overboard from a Bluebridge ferry in Cook Strait was rescued safely after crew aboard Livia deployed a rapid emergency vessel on Monday.
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Government funding refusal forces cancellation of Auckland SailGP 2027 regatta
The Auckland SailGP 2027 regatta has been cancelled after the New Zealand government declined to fund the event. Read what this means for sailing in NZ.
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Phone trace finds two kayakers clinging to capsized vessel off Stanmore Bay
Two kayakers clinging to their capsized vessel off Stanmore Bay were found by police using a phone trace. Both were wearing lifejackets and rescued uninjured.
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Two Pacific cyclones tracked as Vaianu threatens North Island and Northland braces for heavy rain
Cyclone Vaianu could affect New Zealand's North Island as Northland faces orange rain warnings and 120mm of rainfall. Stay updated on boating conditions.
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Tropical Cyclone forms in the Solomon sea
Stay updated on Tropical Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Islands. Learn about current warnings and forecast impacts.
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Interislander delays expected to ease by weekend as Bluebridge Connemara returns
Cook Strait ferry delays are expected to lift by the weekend as Bluebridge's Connemara returns to service, easing pressure on Interislander sailings.
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Detained Connemara must pass three-way sign-off before Cook Strait return
Maritime NZ has detained Cook Strait ferry Connemara after a Port State Control inspection. The vessel must pass three approvals before it can return to service.
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Bluebridge Connemara cancellations hit day nine as stranded passengers rack up thousands in extra costs
Bluebridge Connemara cancellations enter day nine, leaving passengers thousands of dollars out of pocket. Read the stories of those hit hardest by the disruption.
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Fisheries bill reversal leaves critics unmoved as deeper concerns remain
The size limit reversal in the Fisheries Amendment Bill is welcomed, but critics warn serious issues remain, including fish dumping and weakened sustainability rules.
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Bluebridge Cook Strait cancellations extended to Thursday as Connemara fault drags on
A technical fault on the Connemara has cancelled Bluebridge Cook Strait sailings until Thursday evening, leaving only Livia in service. Refunds available for affected passengers.
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Red warning as 320mm of rain looks set to hit North Island
Stay informed about the red weather warning and its potential impacts. Protect yourself, your property, and your community.
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Deep Tonga quake sparks conflicting tsunami alerts but no threat to NZ
A deep earthquake near Tonga sparked conflicting tsunami alerts, but NZ authorities confirmed no coastal threat to New Zealand. Learn what happened.
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