New ZealandWelcome to Auckland Plan 2050: But where will 700,000 people live?Auckland Council has reinvented its vision for the city over the next 30 years.05 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelShip inspection: P&O Pacific JewelP&O's President talks through The Big Laugh and the ship's new home in AucklandWatch22 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandNude at the beach? Debate heats up on WaihekeLocals debate the right to strip down on the island's seashores.15 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandHe saw an arm in the air, then it vanished beneath the waves"I couldn't find him, I didn't know where he was."04 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandDrone spies on Waiheke Island man in his underwearThe numbers of incidents concerning unmanned aerial vehicles and privacy are increasing.28 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan disrupts rush-hour traffic, takes an evening walk over Auckland's Harbour BridgeMan walking across Harbour Bridge looked like 'he'd forgotten his bus money'.20 Feb 12:34 AM
WorldThe year humans caused irreversible damage to EarthScientists have pinpointed 1965 as the start of the Anthropocene era19 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandPotential cat on predator-free RangitotoThe island is home to threatened native species at risk of being preyed on by predators.06 Feb 09:46 PM
OpinionMayor: Beach pollution not acceptable - here's how to fix itCOMMENT: For a world class city in the 21st century, beach pollution is not acceptable.01 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand6.4 quake struck in little-understood zoneLast night's 6.4 quake came from a seismic zone that has produced major recent quakes.12 Jul 12:19 AM
New ZealandSea lion rescue plan fails on fishing: CriticsGreen groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.03 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandFishing nets: Two more rare sea lions dieTwo more rare NZ sea lions have been killed in squid trawl nets in the Auckland Islands.21 May 02:42 AM
New ZealandRare sea lion found dead in trawler netSquid-fishing net's escape hatch appears to have failed, trapping female sea lion.27 Mar 03:09 AM
TourismSuperliners set course for AucklandP&O Cruises is expanding its New Zealand operations.23 Mar 06:32 AM
BusinessMoney to spare for Masters Games athletesAbout 16,000 athletes from 100 countries will be visiting our shores for the games, with an average income of over US $100,000 (NZD$145,000).09 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandWhales, drones and ice: Bold Kiwi studiesWhales, toothfish and the confounding puzzle that is Antarctica's sea ice will be targeted in six bold new Kiwi studies to be carried out on the frozen continent and in the Southern Ocean.13 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessBillionaire's 85m superyacht in NZVibrant Curiosity, the 85 metre super yacht owned by German entrepreneur Reinhold Wurth, has been spotted in Auckland waters this weekend.05 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandScientists hopeful about albatross numbersScientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.29 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists bound for Auckland IslandsScientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.17 Jan 03:20 AM
OpinionJim Roberts: Myths no help to sea lionsCOMMENT: Misinformation is counterproductive in battling dramatic decline of species in Auckland Islands.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandYacht capsizes near Waiheke during raceA 9m yacht has capsized near Waiheke Island while competing in a race.08 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandSouthern expedition offered adventureI spent last week in the Auckland Islands, where only a few people get to go. DoC, the Navy and universities send people down a few times a year.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWildlife joins war tributeNature hadn't been placed on the guest list for an Anzac service in the Auckland Islands on Sunday, but she turned up anyway.01 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelSub-Antarctic Islands: Call of the wildThe marine animals and birdlife on the remote sub-Antarctic Islands captivate Isobel Marriner.03 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelSub-Antarctic: A graveyard of vesselsThe harsh Auckland Islands claimed many a ship and their crews, finds Paul Charman.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurveyor hopes trip will raise awarenessTwelve Kiwi students set off on Monday on a voyage to the Auckland Islands, south of New Zealand.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLearning from the survivorsTwelve Kiwi students set off on Monday on a 13-day voyage to the Auckland Islands .11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOut of the office, off to workMark Orams will research mammals on the Blake expedition to the Auckland Islands.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe lost IslandsIn his last months, Sir Peter Blake spoke of something alarming happening in his familiar Southern Ocean.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrass fire in the crater of Mt EdenFirefighters in Auckland battled a grass fire in the crater of Mt Eden early this morning.17 Dec 07:44 PM