Royal New Zealand Navy vessel spills hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour
“If you observe any affected wildlife, please do not touch it, instead keep a safe distance and call…
68yo man charged after firearms incident on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
A 68-year-old man has been charged with presenting a firearm, and was due to appear in the Waitākere…
Over the past month, French authorities have seized nearly 12 tonnes of cocaine around Polynesia
Over the past month, French authorities have seized nearly 12 tonnes of cocaine around Polynesia, including three that…
French Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine believed headed to Australia from ship in South Pacific
AFP 20 Jan, 2026 04:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Coastguard issues summer boating safety alert after near-fatal Lake Rotoiti rescue
Without the crucial life preservers, the brothers used two bags and a seat cushion to stay above the…
Raglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boat
The Raglan Search & Rescue squad was also made aware of the emergency. Raglan surf lifeguards responded in…
Polynesian voyaging canoes to return to Waitangi for 40‑year commemoration
The Hokule’a on the Hawke’s Bay leg of its 2015 New Zealand visit. Photo / NZME This will…
Gaza aid flotilla: Ex‑Shortland Street actor among Kiwis reportedly intercepted by Israeli forces
“[It’s] pretty unnecessary. They could have got all the information they needed about us from one circle around…
Whanganui boat builder AMF finishes vessel for Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard
AMF built Tairua-Pāuanui‘s previous boat 20 years ago and there had not been “a single issue with it”.…
First locally made vessel delivered
The Sultanate of Oman achieved a significant milestone by delivering its first locally made fishing vessel overseas, marking…