New Zealand'Extremely rare event' caused interislander ferry malfunctionKiwiRail says internal investigation ruled out external factors or a power surge as the cause of the 2013 incident.02 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandFisherman winched off boatA man on a fishing vessel has been winched to hospital after suffering from a medical condition out at sea.20 Nov 10:29 AM
New ZealandNZ marine conservation pioneer diesThe scientist who drove the establishment of New Zealand's first marine reserve has died.03 Nov 12:34 AM
WorldUK navy sub spied on its own sideA Royal Navy sub was sent on a Cold War mission to spy on its own side to prove that crews could safely carry out surveillance of the Russian fleet.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguard patrols ready for summer at MuriwaiBeachgoers are being urged to stay safe this summer, with lifeguards already gearing up this long weekend. A special pre-season rescue exercise was held yesterday at Muriwai Beach to show the work lifeguards do while on duty. Volunteers used inflatable boats, jet skis and other life-saving equipment in the choppy waters to demonstrate a rescue.Watch22 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi researcher hails whale banThe decision to ban a US theme and marine park from breeding orca in captivity is a historic move, says New Zealand orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Dr Tom TrnskiDr Tom Trnski, head of natural science at Auckland Museum thinks that our marine systems could recover if humans back off.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Opinion'Never buy a boat' and rash financial adviceI run an asset management firm and hear terrible advice that our prospective clients have received elsewhere.27 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandMussel power scoops top prizeWhile most teenagers spend their spare time checking their Facebook updates, Yasmine Dai has been more interested in staring into murky tanks of sea water.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoat show's a dream for City of SailsKiwis tired of getting their fancy boat shoes wet when launching the dinghy down the boatramp, or those who envisage driving to Waiheke for the day, are in luck.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSyrian father denies smugglingPassengers on the boat that capsized near Greece, and claimed the life of a toddler, say the toddler's father was working with smugglers and driving the boat.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRena's owners again apologise for groundingA boss acting for the MV Rena's Greek owners has again said sorry for the ship's calamitous grounding four years ago.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning prompts river crossing warningJeremy Charles Brons of Christchurch was swept away by a swollen Snowy River after a failed West Coast river crossing.07 Sep 05:54 AM
OpinionRoger Grace: We can make good from the RenaThe wreck could pave the way to a bright and prosperous future, but a golden opportunity could easily be squandered if the wrong decisions are made, writes Roger Grace.06 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandRena: What to do with a shipwreckAsk your average Tauranga local about the Rena and you'll find they haven't thought about that not-too-distant hunk of steel in a long time.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIt seems aliens do existWhen it comes to good manners, the Pacific striped octopus may be the king of the ocean.13 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandGreat view, shame about the photoThe mystery boatie featured in yesterday's amazing dolphin photo has been found, but says he missed the perfect shot because he was too close to the action.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho's in the boat?Denis O'Callahan says he "got lucky" when he snapped this picture of a pair of dolphins diving out of the water at Omaha Beach, north of Auckland.05 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAussie surfer does a FanningA surfer's desperate attempt to fight off a shark that was mauling him has been described as a "Mick Fanning replay" by a friend who witnessed the attack.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThe largest superyacht to visit AucklandIt's ranked the ninth largest in the world, and boasts an on-deck jacuzzi, six swimming pools, a gym, a helipad and a helicopter hanger.20 Jul 01:35 AM
WorldWATCH: Incredible POV of hammerhead sharkAndy Casagrande captures some incredible 4K footage and gives us a unique point-of-view from a great hammerhead shark's dorsal fin as it swims along the ocean floor. Source: GoPro/YoutubeWatch14 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandUndercover spies on shark patrolDepartment of Conservation bosses are employing "secret shoppers" to track controversial great white shark dive experiences.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Sam JuddSam Judd is the co-founder of Sustainable Coastlines, an organisation that works with businesses, school kids and criminals to educate, plant trees and clean up our coastlines.06 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldRaw: A turtle's GoPro tour around Great Barrier ReefThe World Wildlife Fund Australia captured from a GoPro attached to the back of a turtle as it dove through the waters over Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The video, which gives a turtle's-eye view of the coral system is being used to highlight the level of pollution affecting turtles in Australian waters. Source: WWF Australia/FacebookWatch29 Jun 09:32 PM
Freight and logisticsWill this device keep marriages afloat?A suggestion from his wife led to a Kiwi inventor spending years automating one key 'manly' function.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bucket list trip' took disastrous turnTwo Kiwi sailors had just seconds to grab life jackets and abandon their burning yacht after being woken by their skipper at midnight.24 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandRena: Cash offered to MaoriBay of Plenty Maori say they have been offered thousands of dollars to withdraw their opposition to leaving the Rena on Astrolabe Reef.20 Jun 11:24 PM
New ZealandSea change shows the waySince becoming New Zealand's first marine reserve in 1975, Goat Island has proven to be worth its weight in gold - and snapper.19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRed crab tide hits Orange CountyThey washed in by the thousands: tiny red crabs covering the Orange County shoreline much further north than their typical home.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy destroys $235m heroin haulThe New Zealand Navy seized about $235 million of high-grade heroin - then let the smugglers free and hosed the drugs into the ocean.16 Jun 05:00 PM
