New ZealandFive leatherback turtles gather off the MountDoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
AucklandFears west coast beaches will be pillaged amid Whangaparāoa shellfish banCommunity groups say a law change is needed to protect marine life.23 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of Islands23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'22 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonHow big did it get? Monster Cook Strait wave vanishes from records after storm snaps buoy loose18 Feb 04:43 AM
PremiumNew ZealandKiwi scientists set honey trap in Antarctica for elusive colossal squid07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan still missing after Ōpōtiki boating incidentHe has been missing since falling off his boat and being swept downstream on Friday.25 Jan 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.14 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPod of whales restrands at Farewell SpitAt least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.09 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandOrca swim within arm's reach of Kiwi diver in 'insane' close encounterDiver Jordy Bardin shared the close encounter with her 18,000 online followers.09 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford SoundTheir SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.05 Jan 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pondOPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE partyThe rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.31 Dec 06:12 AM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionActor, writer and Rakino Islander Elisabeth Easther toasts a win for nature'Considering the increasingly degraded state of these waters, the bill was long overdue.'28 Dec 04:00 AM
KahuWaka voyaging a connection to the past while looking to the future'I do believe it is underappreciated the value our waka bring to communities.'23 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandHow to spot smuggling at sea this summerCustoms officers intercepted more than 2.8 tonnes of illicit goods at sea in 2024/2025.15 Dec 09:00 PM