High Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
The High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.
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Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out
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Simon and Paula Herbert buy into NZX-listed WasteCo
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'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.
'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark
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Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
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Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
Boat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs tree
Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.
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'Buzzing': Orca close to shore thrills locals
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NZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026
Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.
Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
Pine Harbour Marina berth holders decry fix-it fees
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New data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testing
The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer
BNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapse
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'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recovered
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One person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour
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Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish
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Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.
Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo
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