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Maritime Union settles dispute with Ports of Auckland

The Maritime Union have settled their long-running industrial dispute with Ports of Auckland this morning.

Mechanical failure blamed for ferry crash

Sixteen passengers and a Fullers crew member were injured when the vessel struck the wharf late this morning, crunching its bow and knocking people out of seats.

Trapped fishing ship now heading to NZ

A fishing ship trapped in ice last week has made it to the open ocean and will now head to New Zealand under its own steam.

Giant octopus v plucky seal

An amateur photographer was walking along the water with his family when he captured a ten-minute sea battle between a seal and its latest catch.

Stranded pilot whales refloated

Sixty whales from a stranded pod of almost 200 have been successfully refloated near Nelson.

Humble hero: 'I thought I would die'

Jake Macpherson doesn't like the water - but that didn't stop him diving into the ocean to save the life of a stranger swept off rocks at a popular Northland beach.

US icebreaker tows vessel trapped by ice with Kiwis on board

Fishing vessel trapped

A United States icebreaker is just 7.4 kilometres away from a fishing vessel trapped by ice in Antarctica with 13 New Zealanders on board.

Tuna 'slime blob' a parasite

Friendly island paradise also has its dark secrets

Warm water brings hot fishing action

Port will need more space within 20 years - report

Speed matters when it comes to batter

The speed a snapper can reach could have implications for how tasty it is, researchers say.

Reel in a million-dollar catch

Anglers are being given the chance to reel in the catch of their career - a $1 million snapper.

Great whites set up in Kaipara

Eleven great white sharks have been spotted at a single site in the Kaipara Harbour - the largest concentration of the species yet seen in the upper North Island.

Four commissioners appointed for Rena wreck decision

Four commissioners have been appointed to decide whether a resource consent should be granted allowing part of the Rena wreck to remain on Astrolabe Reef.