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Trans-Tasman kayaker makes good progress

Protest banners at party conference

Anti-oil exploration protesters have put up banners in Wellington ahead of the National Party's Annual Conference.

Backyard boatshed a hot commodity

Properties with boatsheds have become a hot commodity in Auckland's booming housing market - some with price tags up to $14 million.

Trans-Tasman kayaker back in action

A kayaker paddling from Australia to New Zealand is making headway again after running dangerously low on supplies and hunkering down in bad weather.

Kiwi's auction hard to fathom

A grey 6.6m Comsub, which the owner says has been used to explore waters near Half Moon Bay and Waiheke Island for the past few years, is for sale.

Supply drop for trans-Tasman kayaker

Disco clam's groovy moves

A sea floor diva known as the “disco clam”, which earned its name from vivid displays of flashing light, has revealed the secrets of its dazzling moves.

Hundreds protest for Maui's

Food drop for trans-Tasman kayaker

An urgent aid mission will get underway today to drop vital supplies to a kayaker attempting a solo trip across the Tasman Sea.

Beached Az whale 'killed off' by plastic

The social media phenomenon known as the Beached Az whale has been killed off by its creators to highlight the plight of marine life ahead of World Oceans Day.

Orca wow at Kawau

A long weekend away turned out to be better than expected for Andrea Hegan, who paddled alongside a number of orca whales near Kawau Island on Sunday.

Man attacked by seal

An elderly man is in serious condition in hospital this morning after he was ambushed by a seal at a New Plymouth beach.

Ocean keeps the secret of missing yacht

Danielle Wright's last words to her parents were "bye, see you in three months". But she would never see them again, and a year later mystery surrounds her final days.

Big money tourism fishing within reach

The highly prized sport fish bonefish is found on shallow, clear flats in tropical waters including the islands throughout the Pacific Ocean.

Boat tragedy survivor begs for mercy

The sole survivor of the Easy Rider fishing boat tragedy that killed eight people pleaded with a judge to be merciful during a company owner's sentencing today.

Shipwreck's origins uncovered

Maui's dolphin danger: 'We're running out of time'

The last remaining 55 of world's rarest species of dolphins could disappear within three decades if New Zealand doesn't act now, wildlife advocates say.

Hard graft produces a Taniwha built to speed

Underwater sea creatures are not usually a feature of the New Zealand Boat Show, but this year one exhibit is departing from the usual surface dwelling crafts to prove there is excitement below the surface, too.