Safety & Education
Crew member airlifted from Cook Strait: a worn sling, a wrong position: Singapore-flagged Thor Nitnirund
A bulk carrier drifting in Cook Strait while waiting for a Wellington berth. Two lashing chains washed overboard...
18 June 2026
Coastguard Houhora pulls off 10-hour overnight rescue 40 miles north of North Cape
A fatigued skipper and seasick crew are safely ashore after Coastguard Houhora completed a gruelling overnight operation more...
11 June 2026
Rescue ends transatlantic record bid in world’s smallest ocean-going yacht
Lancashire sailor Andrew Bedwell’s attempt to cross the Atlantic in a boat roughly the size of a wheelie...
8 June 2026
The Big Swim returns for third year in aid of Coastguard volunteers
Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is calling on Kiwis to get in the water this June, with The Big Swim...
4 June 2026
Bayesian sinking: crew error cited in Italian prosecutor’s preliminary report
A 56-metre sailing superyacht, Bayesian, went down in the early hours of 19 August 2024 while anchored roughly...
7 May 2026
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Kaipara bar capsize highlights lifejackets, luck, and the value of Coastguard volunteers
Three boaties are alive today following a capsize outside the Kaipara Bar, in an incident that underscores both...
23 March 2026
Century Batteries extends Coastguard partnership as rescue demand rises
Century Batteries continues its support of Coastguard Tautiaki Moana as volunteer crews face growing demand across New Zealand’s...
16 March 2026
Coastguard Summer Lottery winners announced for 2026
The grand prize boat and ute package has landed, and Coastguard says every ticket helps keep crews rescue...
23 February 2026
Celia Knowles Rescue reaches 500 assists, marking 15 years on the frontline
Hawke Bay Coastguard has passed a major operational milestone, recording the 500th assist by its rescue vessel Celia...
10 February 2026
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