New ZealandRise of the blue whalesIn 2015, the first year of a three-year survey 33 blue whales were sighted in the South Taranaki Bight, this year there were 68 different individuals.23 Feb 04:36 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Environmentalists give evidence opposing seabed miningGreenpeace and KASM give evidence about the potential impacts on marine mammals at the EPA seabed mining hearing in Wellington. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandThree plucked from water after mishapThree men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.21 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandAlarm over doomed boat's stateAn independent ship surveyor raised concern about the Francie operating on the Kaipara bar three months before the ill-fated boat sank in the area.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Company calls mining seabed mining proposal a significant opportunity for NZTrans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Feb 06:28 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hearing on Taranaki seabed mining proposal opensTrans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.16 Feb 09:43 AM
New ZealandDumped-flounder find sparks MPI inquirySUP140217NADFISH01.JPG or SUP140217NADFISH02.JPG The 170 flounder found in a Northland stream have disgusted Whangaruru locals. PHOTO/SUPPLIED. By 15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhales, drones and ice: Bold Kiwi studiesWhales, toothfish and the confounding puzzle that is Antarctica's sea ice will be targeted in six bold new Kiwi studies to be carried out on the frozen continent and in the Southern Ocean.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDoC monitor whales to prevent new strandingDoC staff were tonight monitoring a pod of about 200 pilot whales milling around in the sea off Golden Bay.13 Feb 06:47 AM
TravelInquiry into cruise liner collisionWitness: "I said to my wife: 'That mooring line's not set right for this kind of wind'.''12 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandRisk of exploding whalesPeople are being warned to stay off a beach where the carcasses of hundreds of whales are at risk of exploding.12 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand5.2 aftershock not linked to strandingsScientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.11 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandHope for stranded whales 'slipping away'Hope for survivors of one of NZ's largest ever whale strandings is "slowly slipping away".10 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhale deaths: DoC under fireA whale rescue expert is critical Department of Conservation crews didn't act sooner in last night's devastating whale stranding.09 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandBoatie missing overnightThe man said he was going to test his boat's engine but did not return.08 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandWater rescue at Waiheke IslandPolice have responded to a boat that has raised an alarm at Hooks Bay this morning.04 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandSearch after flare sighting at Te AnauA search was mounted at Lake Te Anau after several flares were sighted late last night.04 Feb 04:47 PM
New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
WorldDolphin spotted in a T-shirtWildlife experts concerned dolphin wearing a T-shirt may be in trouble.31 Jan 07:20 PM
LifestyleMother dolphin battles to save her calfHeartbreaking footage shows a mother dolphin trying desperately to save her calf from Japanese hunters who planned to sell the animals to aquariums.31 Jan 01:55 AM
WorldShark attack numbers fell in 2016The 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.29 Jan 03:05 AM
OpinionBest Fish Guide should revisit the factsCOMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsA slice of Kiwi history up for saleA home belonging to world renowned marine biologist Bill Ballantine is on the market after more than 50 years.20 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandYachties safe after late night rescueA yacht that struck an object in the Hauraki Gulf sparks an overnight rescue.18 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandOwha the seal wows ferry commutersA 300kg leopard seal looks to be in Auckland to stay, as the hefty visitor makes itself a summer spectacle for ferry commuters.17 Jan 03:19 AM
New ZealandMissing yachtie's daugther to return to NZThe little girl who had been missing at sea with her father for almost a month is due back in New Zealand in the next few days.16 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi yachtie to return to NZ voluntarilyAn extradition order is not being sought for a Kiwi yachtsman who sailed to Australia with his young daughter.15 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandQue Langdon, 6, is reunited with mumThese are the first pictures of Que Langdon reunited with her mother, after almost a month at sea with her father.15 Jan 08:50 AM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Will ecosystems hit tipping point?In the last of a five-part series looking at research in Auckland's blue backyard, an expert discusses how far our ocean ecosystems can be pushed.12 Jan 04:11 PM
New ZealandThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Orca delight cruise passengersThe playful and curious orca entertained those on the boat for about 20 minutes.10 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandOur Backyard: Inside 'extreme' rock poolsScience reporter Jamie Morton looks at some of the hardy little creatures that live in our rock pools.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs it a shark? No it's a taniwhaA sleek, human-driven submarine and a cutting-edge underwater sensing system are among the impressive innovations of a team of Auckland Uni engineers.09 Jan 04:00 PM
