New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine ReserveThe Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents. 10 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandBoat busted illegally fishing, Goat Island Marine ReserveA group of people were caught illegally fishing within the Goat Island Marine Reserve on December 29, 2024. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandScientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightingsSafeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.09 Jan 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Race to the last mussel': Muriwai residents say crowds stripping rocks bare of sealife'Anything that moves, it’s going to be in the bucket.'09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandOcean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserveThe Department of Conservation is investigating after members of an ocean swimming club say they came across people fishing from a boat at Goat Island Marine Reserve.Watch03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEmpire Capital's Paula Herbert on what's next for the businessHolidaying in the Bay of Islands helps us 'look ahead with clarity and excitement'.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The shark that cleared Ōhope BeachChris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.29 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandDrone footage of large shark at Ōhope beachChris Service videoed a large shark cruising in the shallows near surfers and swimmers at Ōhope beach on December 28. Video / Chris ServiceWatch29 Dec 06:48 PM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandShark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be waryPeople should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.25 Dec 08:19 PM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandLogs flow again over the Eastland Port wharfEastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.22 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandExpert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from wombThe shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.22 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandHigh Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesThe High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.Watch16 Dec 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Rare dolphin' spotted in Auckland harbour: Will it affect SailGP again?A dolphin sighting forced the cancellation of the SailGP event in Christchurch in March.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries update a political power play from PetersOPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'11 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandD-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferriesThe Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMan dead after yachts collide in SydneyA man believed to be in his 50s had a severe chest injury and died at the scene.06 Dec 11:55 PM
BusinessFailed partial takeover sparks litigation: Empire v VitalVital wants $214,000 from Empire for expenses it says it incurred after the failed deal.03 Dec 08:54 PM
BusinessSimon and Paula Herbert buy into NZX-listed WasteCoNew move from couple with holdings in marina, data centre and dredging sectors.21 Nov 09:47 PM
New Zealand'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman BayThey were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.19 Nov 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spotFamily members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white sharkThe victim has been described as 'an amazing boy' who loved fishing and diving.19 Nov 05:55 AM
New ZealandCommercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected areaNorthland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.18 Nov 04:00 PM