New ZealandGovernment announces six new South Island marine reservesThe new reserves will increase protection around the mainland.05 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandHopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipperA rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.25 Sep 04:59 AM
TravelOne dead as cruise ship comes to aid of NZ yacht in distressNew Zealand-flagged sailing ship Second Life sent a distress call at 7pm on Sunday night.25 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: Decision delayed on mega ferry terminal cost blow-outMinisters won't say whether the issue will be resolved before the upcoming election.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuper-spreading scourge to be sucked from seabed in new trialOfficials will use suction dredging against the high-risk seaweed in new Aotea trials.13 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killedDoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.07 Sep 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsHow much dropping its 's' will cost Port of Auckland in rebrandingPort of Tauranga has also unveiled its first new-look brand in 25 years.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beachAn estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.02 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandTiny boatshed attracts big attentionInterest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.29 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuCoastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problemsSeveral marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.29 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsAuckland port automation project shambles spawns a big new costPort aims to get conversion of new - now redundant - machinery under way soon.27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander advertises communications job with crisis management experienceDire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.22 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelledPassengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.22 Aug 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivityCaregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.19 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionApartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain viewsWhen a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.18 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandSealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boatAn alarm was raised by a crew member.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of deathThe stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-siteIt is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.13 Aug 03:33 AM
New Zealand‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, awardUniversity of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.11 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMajor airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei HarbourPassersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.11 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling bannedNew protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.08 Aug 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economyOPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by GovtScientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtleIt looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.08 Aug 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMarine heatwaves: Why NZ's waters are only getting warmerNZ's seas once warmed to double the global average when CO2 levels were as high as now.07 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandAll sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to BunningsStaff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.31 Jul 01:01 AM
New ZealandTurtley devoted: A friendship as wide as the oceanAn unlikely friendship makes for a heart-warming story.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."27 Jul 05:00 PM
