New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
New ZealandHow a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing successAaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatrossThe bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beachHapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there19 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insuranceRegional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandSix dead on holiday in Laos as tensions flare at Climate Change summit | NZ Herald News UpdateSix people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.Watch22 Nov 07:34 PM
New ZealandBattle begins to eradicate toxic species that can temporarily blindThe plant's toxic sap can cause temporary blindness.06 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandSurf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walkEvent for walkers and runners offers 17km challenge or shorter 13km option.08 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandBig shark washes up on Bay of Islands beachA dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.09 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuProposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – PetersWinston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.05 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNRC cracks down on defiant firelighterA Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Retirement funds eaten up' - Point Wells man wins battle for seawall, boat ramp'It’s been well in excess of $280,000 and there’s more to spend.'19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandOwner of exclusive Northland home ordered to remove illegal 52m seawallNorthland Regional Council has prosecuted...31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changesDog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandSearch for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continuesThe man has been missing for almost a week.29 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandIrate residents sound off about new tsunami sirensCoastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Oliver’s campaign misplaced, Otago advocates back hoihoThe comedian's international campaign for Bird of the Century has ruffled some feathers.10 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandCoastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel in Bay of IslandsThe $35,000 boat is likely to be written off given the amount of water inside.11 Sep 03:26 AM
WorldMigrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivorsThe four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.10 Aug 05:28 AM
WorldUS Coast Guard seizes $300m worth of cocaine from oceanMore than 6,400kg of cocaine was intercepted.18 Jun 06:02 AM
