EnvironmentRena: Iwi to appealBay of Plenty iwi plan to appeal a decision to allow the Rena wreck to be left on Astrolabe Reef.27 Feb 07:00 AM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: Marine protection proposals need more workThe Government's proposals for revamping our marine protection legislation are long overdue. It is now 45 years since the Marine Reserves Act 1971 came into force, writes Raewyn Peart.18 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandDive deep with a yellow-eyed penguinWATCH: A high-definition camera attached to a penguin's back has had 'ground-breaking' results.18 Jan 02:58 AM
OpinionJeremy Helson: Recreational fishing parks are not marine protected areasIf commercial fishing is prohibited inside the boundaries of Recreational Fishing Parks, the displaced fishing effort will simply increase pressure on fish stocks outside the park boundaries, writes Jeremy Helson.18 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandWhale watching: Oceania experience highlights work to doAn Auckland biodiversity student is part of a team of scientists researching and monitoring humpback whales and their migration in the Cook Islands.16 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandNick Smith rejects extended marine protection lawsThe Environment Minister said the protection laws would be too legally complicated.13 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandGulf fishery plan hits rough waterThe Govt's plan to limit commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf has received a less than enthusiastic response.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No way out ... so this is how it ends'Clinging to their upturned boat, injured and being smashed by violent 6m waves, three Auckland boaties thought their time was up.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnglers keep a line on black marlinCurrents are shifting, temperatures are climbing and the availability and dynamics of nutrient upwelling is changing.03 Dec 04:00 PM
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
