Harbourmasters around the country are issuing instant fines to those who break the rules on lifejackets and speed.
Organisers of the festival near Wanaka are offering tents made of cardboard so fewer budget tents are left behind.
Local boaties, fishing vessels and a police helicopter helped comb the sea yesterday.
One person who jumped off the boat and swam to shore was taken to hospital.
The Black Caps needed just 14 balls to claim a huge 423 run win at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
She was 93.
Trent Boult and Neil Wagner snagged three wickets in 12 minutes of play to wrap up the 423-run win.
The shooter is believed to be known to the victim, police said.
The uptake for Māori men on full facial moko is much slower than women today.
The World No 3 says she hopes to raise awareness of her disease.
The woman was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital this morning.
The man in his eighties suffered serious injuries on Tamaki Drive.
The crash occurred on State Highway 38 shortly before 2pm.
The fire is at the 118-year-old St James Church in Mt Eden.
