Safety & Education
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MPs split on boating alcohol limits after propeller injury sentencing
Two NZ politicians clash over recreational boating alcohol rules after a skipper was fined following a propeller injury. Reform remains unlikely despite growing calls.
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Parua Bay man pulled from water after joint Mayday response near Whangarei
A man pulled from Parua Bay waters was rescued after a joint Mayday response by Circa Rescue and Customs vessel Hawke 5, before being taken to Whangarei Hospital.
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Coastguard phone lines down briefly Wednesday noon for 20-minute upgrade
Coastguard NZ phone lines including *500 go offline briefly from midday Wednesday 10 December for a 20-minute upgrade. Use 0800 262 843 or VHF to make contact.
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Submit now: safety groups push to extend lifejacket bill to all ages on the water
Safety groups urge Kiwis to submit on the Lifejackets Bill before 11 Dec 2025 and push for a national rule covering all ages on the water, not just under 15s.
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Nelson Coastguard volunteers complete 12-hour French Pass rescue after fishing vessel runs aground
Nelson Coastguard volunteers spent 12 hours rescuing five people after a fishing vessel ran aground at French Pass. Read how the crew pulled off the demanding operation.
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Government scraps Cook Strait tug plan, citing $259m cost over 10 years
The NZ government has ended plans for a permanent Cook Strait ocean tug, cancelling the MMA Vision contract early after costs ballooned from $80m to $259m over 10 years.
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Three Coastguard units respond to Mahurangi dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing
Three Coastguard units responded to a dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing. Find out what happened and why lifejackets and trip reports matter.
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Coastguard skipper Sarah Psaila shapes NZ's next generation of safe boaters
Meet Sarah Psaila, Coastguard Auckland skipper and Safe Boating Programme Manager, shaping the next generation of safe boaters across New Zealand.
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Maritime NZ deploys Buoy-Boy near shore to tackle boating safety blind spot
Maritime NZ deploys Buoy-Boy near shorelines to remind Kiwi boaters to wear a lifejacket, check forecasts, and carry communication before heading out.
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Water Safety Month kicks off as NZ heads into its deadliest season for drowning
November is Water Safety Month in NZ. With summer our deadliest season for drowning, Water Safety NZ is rallying communities under the theme We All Play a Part.
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Four pulled to safety after Raglan Bar capsize as lifejackets and PLB aid swift rescue
Four people were pulled to safety after a vessel capsized at the Raglan Bar. Lifejackets, a PLB, and a trip log helped Coastguard achieve a swift rescue.
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FENZ grounds Waikato rescue boats, leaving one police vessel to cover river from Bombay to Karapiro
FENZ has grounded volunteer fire brigade rescue boats on the Waikato River, leaving just one police vessel to cover a vast stretch from Bombay to Karapiro.
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