New ZealandPower restored after wild winds batter North IslandMost households that lost power after winds battered the North Island yesterday have been reconnected.07 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandWild weather set to hit CanterburySevere winds are expected to pound inland Canterbury today but northern New Zealand should enjoy a brief break from stormy, windy weather.06 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandSearches continue for Tauranga boySurf lifesavers trying to find the body of missing boy Jack Dixon will decide whether to continue their search on Friday.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'You name it, we've got it'Severe winds have lifted roofs and brought down trees across the North Island, but Auckland and Northland have been spared the worst of the wild weather.06 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea over diving deathThe director of charter company Dive Spot has pleaded not guilty on charges laid after a boat propeller killed an Auckland man.29 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandLone yachtsmen saved by resident's callA lone Wellington yachtsman was showing signs of hypothermia after a snapped mast left him stranded nearly 2 nautical miles from shore this evening.28 Sep 07:24 AM
New ZealandPollution and falling fish stocks damage GulfAs $100 million of shiny new craft go on display at Auckland's On the Water Boat Show, the Hauraki Gulf has received a damning report about its health.27 Sep 04:12 AM
New Zealand'In actual fact, the boat saved my life'Wayne Redman clung to the upturned hull of his boat for hours in icy-cold water fearing he might not survive.24 Sep 07:35 PM
New ZealandFisherman in serious conditionA fisherman missing on the Tauranga Harbour since midnight last night has been found after making his way to shore.19 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandWellington's whale of an issueA nearly seven-metre long whale washed up in with the tide overnight on a Porirua beach but DoC has yet to decide how to dispose of it.15 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandMarina battle in courtThe developer behind a controversial $10 million marina project that will divide Waiheke Island says investors can "kiss their money goodbye" if the project is scrapped.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth gets its chance to enjoy marine reservesFor 40 years, thousands of people have enjoyed Auckland marine reserves - now South Islanders and their visitors can look forward to similar pleasures.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing ban in Gulf, SoundsCommercial fishing would be banned from the inner Hauraki gulf and the entire Marlborough Sounds under National's plan for new recreational fishing parks in those areas.07 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandNew marine reserves on West Coast openedFive new marine reserves have been officially opened on the West Coast today.07 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandFarmers to fence off waterways - GreensA Green Party policy would require all farmers to fence off rivers, lakes, waterways and wetlands from stock with a buffer zone for vegetation by mid-2017.07 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandSnap a quick pic? Errr, noA shark attack sent $12,000 worth of camera equipment down to the bottom of the ocean off New Zealand - and now a $5000 reward is being offered to get it back.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics$78m yacht: Affair of the HartRich-lister Graeme Hart was hands-on with the design of his new luxury superyacht, says the naval architect behind the estimated $78 million vessel.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$40m to fix seawall dangerAuckland ratepayers face a bill of about $40 million to prevent part of the downtown seawall between Princes and Marsden wharves failing in a moderate earthquake.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnderwater video goes viralA homemade video showcasing a Tauranga man's encounters with local marine life has taken on a life of its own online.16 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin adopts new calfA bottlenose dolphin thought to have lost its calf has adopted a baby of another species.15 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldBottoms up: How whale poop helps feed the oceanCenturies of over-exploitation of whales for their meat and blubber has seen populations of most species plummet. But with no small amount of irony, the tables have turned with research discovering that we need whales for a healthy marine ecosystem.05 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandSurf club fights for new accessThe surf club guarding one of the country's most dangerous rip-torn beaches says it is losing efficiency and members.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens: Ban deep sea drillingThe Green Party announced plans to immediately ban deep sea drilling around NZ’s coast if the Greens form the next government.27 Jul 03:17 AM
LifestyleKiwis in demand for luxury yachtsWanted: Kiwi crews for international superyachts. Must be comfortable cruising the globe, chatting respectfully with eccentric billionaires and celebrities and scrubbing toilets for weeks on end.18 Jul 05:00 PM
