Israel threatens a surge in attacks as Iran fires missiles farther than ever
CAIRO — Israel’s defense minister threatened a surge in attacks against Iran on Saturday and Britain condemned Iran for targeting…
Iran’s threat to burn ships is choking off Persian Gulf oil flow to world
BEIRUT — When Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned this week that ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz would be…
9 Iranian naval ships have been destroyed and sunk, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that nine Iranian naval ships have been sunk as part of combat…
Cruise passenger was served 33 drinks before he died, lawsuit says
A passenger who died on a Royal Caribbean cruise was doused with pepper spray and physically restrained by…
New Zealand navy patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven different Chinese warships, NZDF says
Today, the NZDF also revealed that the Chinese were keeping a close watch on the Kiwi activities. “During…
Massive cruise ship skips Napier visit due to swells; shop owners take financial hit
Napier Port has 60 cruise visits scheduled for the 2025-26 cruise season. Photo / Supplied “This Napier call…
Cruise ship Disney Wonder to arrive into Auckland after man lost overboard in Tasman Sea
Fellow passenger Mitch Talbot said cruise guests were informed about the incident over the ship’s intercom. “The captain…
Dutch Escort Russian Spy Ship Yantar Further Out into the North Sea
The Russian research vessel Yantar was spotted earlier this week operating near the Netherlands, and the Dutch…
European Union vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates…
Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port for 2027 winter season
Carnival Corporations & plc country manager Peter Little said it was exciting news for Kiwis, who will have…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with Celebrity Edge visit
Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan said there were 82 cruise ships booked to visit before…
New Spirit of Tasmania vessels need hull upgrades in case of ‘extreme’ weather, TT-Line says
Spirit of Tasmania operator TT-Line is continuing to assess the extent and cost of upgrading the hull for…