New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandCruise ship passenger drowned after climbing overboardA cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.15 Jul 10:46 PM
New Zealand16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event plannedHipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.14 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandHelicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti CoastEfforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.13 Jul 10:27 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandShip with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on MondayThe Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.11 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandPort Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'07 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Crew of the Viking Bay isolating after two test positiveHealth authorities say risk to public is low.06 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positiveHealth officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.06 Jul 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The battle of Waiheke Island's haves and have-yachtsEDITORIAL: First the marina, now Hauraki Gulf island clash takes to the skies.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay off the water': Two kayakers found safe after missing off Wellington coast'It's absolutely nuts being out in those kind of weather conditions.' - Wellington mayor.28 Jun 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Mass exodus' of NZ superyachts predicted as French Polynesia offers Covid-19 vaccine passportQuarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'It's a total slam dunk!' - Kiwi on US$1.05b proposed deal"I honestly couldn't be happier." - John Scott, Kiwi director of Norwegian firm.25 Jun 05:50 AM
WorldAustralia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef healthEnvironmentalists have applauded the UN World Heritage Committee's proposal.22 Jun 04:33 AM
KahuThe sea, the whenua, the sky: Young navigator Noenoe Barclay-Kerr's life on the ocean"I hope the waka kaupapa in 10 years' time is double what it is now."20 Jun 06:57 PM
New ZealandLeaked document reveals proposals to revive Hauraki GulfIncluded are proposals to expand marine protected areas, ban trawling in vast areas.16 Jun 11:41 PM
New ZealandShark fin exports: NZ's 'dirty little secret'It is illegal to remove fins and discard the body of sharks caught in NZ waters.13 Jun 11:15 PM
WorldTurkey's leader vows to cure Marmara of 'sea snot' flare-upsThe outbreak of "sea snot" is alarming marine biologists and environmentalists.05 Jun 08:18 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier IslandA dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.04 Jun 01:00 AM
VideoMV X-Press Pearl burns off Sri Lanka coastThe sinking MV X-Press Pearl at Kapungoda where it is anchored off Colombo port, Sri Lanka. The fire-stricken container ship had been loaded with chemicals. Video / StringersHub via AP / Sri Lanka Air ForceWatch02 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandOrca found dead after stranding on KaiparaThe whale had earlier been spotted stranded.31 May 11:31 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.28 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandFiji sea rescue, beheading claims: Navy call off search for missing fishing crewMystery still surrounds the decision of some crew to jump overboard.28 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandBiggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashedThe swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.23 May 03:49 AM
WorldFiji fishing boat horror: Rough seas hamper search for crewFive crew still missing after jumping ship without lifesaving gear amid beheading claims.23 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan found at sea after alleged beheading on Fiji vessel - five people still missingFijian police are investigating what is said to have been a horrific incident on a vessel.21 May 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrea FoxAndrea Fox: Gibson's exit symptomatic of shambolic Ports of AucklandOPINION: A tale of two port CEO resignations.21 May 05:34 AM
New ZealandAir Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incidentAt least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.21 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandFamily hope for miracle a month after fisherman vanishedThere is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.14 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandDazzling display: Sea glows blue at Auckland beachA crowd gathered at Tindalls Beach to take in the breath-taking natural water show.10 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandMoney or the jab? High-risk workers miss vaccine appointments - can't afford pay cutPort workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in TaurangaThe great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.09 May 05:52 AM
