New ZealandAll lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around AucklandUnusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.08 Jan 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTitanic's last secret - the judge's inquiry notes revealedThe personal papers of the judge who investigated the Titanic disaster have been revealed.27 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of IslandsOnlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.26 Dec 07:08 PM
BusinessSealegs Amphibious boat commercialSealegs faces further court action after losing long-running legal case. Video / SealegsWatch22 Dec 05:43 AM
TravelNZ's stunning snorkel and dive spotsGrab the fins, snorkel or scuba gear and dive into our beautiful underwater world.17 Dec 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Just insane': Hundreds queue for ferry to Waiheke as line snake down Queen StPassengers waiting for a ferry to Waiheke are facing long delays this afternoon.11 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boatsGreenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.07 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandBoat capsizes on Kapiti Coast, rescued occupants 'exhausted'Coastguard, surf lifesaving club, Search & Rescue and rescue chopper crew all notified.05 Dec 08:49 PM
New ZealandManaki Whitebait Bluff-based pilot project aims to make land-based commercial whitebait farming a reality. Video / Supplied Watch05 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 risk: Fire crews couldn't board container ship leaking liquid nitrogenIce formed on the ship, but fire crews were unable to get on board due to a Covid-19 risk.05 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandWhy has this Christchurch beach turned pink?Southshore beach has turned bright pink recently.24 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Caution urged around capital's beachesWellington's gloomy weather continues as big swells collide with high tides.21 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandTanker with Covid-linked crew gets go-ahead to berth at LytteltonThe vessel was banned from the port yesterday while its passengers awaited test results.19 Nov 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise ArdernThe Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.13 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandPPE did not stop health workers catching Covid-19 from mariners"We know this virus is tricky and has thwarted our systems before."06 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandCommunication breakdown: Nursing student mistakenly let out of self-isolation earlyPub worker released from self-isolation then ordered back home a day later after mix up.31 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandInternational crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolationBut Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.28 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandLive animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipmentsThe number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.23 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland BnB guests not told host tested positive for CovidOfficials have defended decision not to tell guests, saying they aren't close contacts.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandNew Covid cluster's trail: Bank, pub, gym all scramble after links to positive casesHow the virus has spread from a port worker on a foreign vessel throughout Auckland.23 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.22 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandPort worker has new virus strain; likely infected on ship heading for BrisbaneThe port worker is the first Covid-19 community case in NZ since September 24.19 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandPort Taranaki close contacts: One negative, two awaiting test resultsWorkers have been tested and are isolating at home while they await their results.18 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandAkaroa set to become adventure playgroundAdventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.18 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFerocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survivedHelp came from above, and just in time.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp-close encounter with orcas 'unbelievable'Orcas cruising the Hauraki Gulf have delighted those who have spotted them.14 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandArdern steps in after UK family whose son was killed by speedboat refused NZ entryGrieving UK family held up in Tahiti as cyclone season approaches following NZ snub.14 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandWhale dies after getting stuck under Auckland wharfThe 4m juvenile minke whale was likely disoriented by the shallow waters, expert says.12 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandPicton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineerNew cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.12 Oct 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hopeLochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.09 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandGrieving UK family stranded on yacht refused entry into NZ after son's death"I feel it's one rule for them and one rule for us."09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's quarantine inequality: Superyacht from Malta to isolate at Queens WharfAn 81-metre superyacht will today be the first to dock at a quarantine berth in Auckland.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$1.5m Viaduct lookout platform takes Aucklanders further into city's flashest marinaThe 30 metre wharf extension is totally privately funded and will open in November.30 Sep 10:23 PM