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Water rescue at Waiheke Island

Police have responded to a boat that has raised an alarm at Hooks Bay this morning.

Search after flare sighting at Te Anau

A search was mounted at Lake Te Anau after several flares were sighted late last night.

The Abyss: underwater wonders need protection

The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.

Dolphin spotted in a T-shirt

Wildlife experts concerned dolphin wearing a T-shirt may be in trouble.

Mother dolphin battles to save her calf

Heartbreaking footage shows a mother dolphin trying desperately to save her calf from Japanese hunters who planned to sell the animals to aquariums.

Shark attack numbers fell in 2016

The number of unprovoked shark attacks across the world fell last year, in the wake of a record figure in 2015 that scientists partly put down to warmers waters created by a strong El Nino system.

Best Fish Guide should revisit the facts

COMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.

A slice of Kiwi history up for sale

A home belonging to world renowned marine biologist Bill Ballantine is on the market after more than 50 years.

Yachties safe after late night rescue

A yacht that struck an object in the Hauraki Gulf sparks an overnight rescue.

Our Backyard: Inside 'extreme' rock pools

Science reporter Jamie Morton looks at some of the hardy little creatures that live in our rock pools.

Is it a shark? No it's a taniwha

A sleek, human-driven submarine and a cutting-edge underwater sensing system are among the impressive innovations of a team of Auckland Uni engineers.

Our Blue Backyard: Life beneath waves

In Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, you can find one quarter of the world's seabird species - and around 20 per cent of its whale and dolphin species.

Huge marlin loaded into van

This is what you do when you need to take home a massive fish.

First whale watch tour since quake

Whale Watch is back on the water in Kaikoura.

How to save a life

This week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.

Fishing parks running behind schedule

A new fight may be developing between Government and iwi over fishing rights, this time in the Marlborough Sounds.

Family rescued after boat sinks on Taupo

A family of four has been rescued after their boat sank in Lake Taupo this morning.

Missing yachtie off to Oz?

Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.