Lifejackets
Lifejackets would have saved boaties on Francie from capsize
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says it's almost certain more people would have survived the capsize of the Francie fishing boat if they had been wearing lifejackets fitted with straps… Audio
Drowned skipper had history of lifejacket non-compliance
Teiron Jones wasn't wearing a lifejacket when he drowned overnight. He was convicted of manslaughter last year following the death of a passenger on his boat - who had also not been wearing a… Video, Audio
Skipper convicted of manslaughter
Taranaki skipper convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket. Audio
Lucky escape for Wellington boaties
Three people managed to escape unharmed after their yacht sank in Wellington Harbour this morning.
Maritime NZ will ticket unsafe boaties
Maritime New Zealand is promising random checks on boaties this summer. Anyone caught speeding or not wearing lifejackets will be slapped with a $300 fine. Adriana Weber reports. Audio
Boaties face tough line on lifejackets over summer
A "no excuses" campaign on policing lifejackets and speeding is about to launch across the country. Maritime NZ says it's a positive move. Audio
Boat club commodore not convinced by lifejacket campaign
The Commodore of the Tauranga Yacht and Boat Club says there's a risk a Maritime New Zealand crackdown on boaties who don't wear lifejackets could alienate people. Audio