New ZealandFinding 'wartime' mine gives sailor a joltA Bay of Plenty sailor thought he'd gone back in time when his catamaran almost struck what appeared to be a World War II-era sea mine off the Auckland coast.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMussel beds experiment a clear successScientists hoping to boost marine life and water quality in the Hauraki Gulf are buoyed by the instant success of a trial to re-establish mussel beds on the seafloor.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAviation fuel spills into Lyttelton HarbourAbout 1500 litres of aviation fuel leaked into Lyttelton Harbour after a storage tank was damaged by a landslip during the storm that hit the area earlier this week.06 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandNew marine reserves: Protecting paradiseThere's no signpost to say you're nearing New Zealand's subantarctic islands, but a welcome that's a little more dramatic.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew subantarctic marine reservesThree new marine reserves, covering 435,000 hectares of ocean, have been set up in the subantarctic today.01 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandDiver survives death spiralA free diver who was dragged to the depths of the ocean by a killer whale has told how he got down to his "last breath" during the terrifying ordeal.22 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldScientists back fisherman's survival storyWhen a bedraggled and bewildered Jose Salvador Alvarenga washed up on a remote Pacific atoll many were sceptical of his tale - but it's been backed by scientists.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSewage dumped into GulfFerry operator Fullers admits dumping raw sewage into the Hauraki Gulf, but says a new Waiheke Island vessel due in August will have large enough holding tanks to avoid that.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRare Orca stranding in NZThe stranding of nine orca in Southland is only the third such mass stranding of the species recorded in New Zealand, a specialist researcher says.12 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandJapan's whalers enter NZ watersA Japanese whaling ship is reported to have tailed an anti-whaling ship into waters off Otago against the wishes of the NZ Govt, which labelled the move 'disrespectful'.09 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandBitten surfer vows to get back in sea'When it first happened I was like, I'm not even getting in the bathtub again.' But surfer Darren Mills has changed his mind, after his shark encounter.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhalers in NZ waters is 'offensive'The Government should strongly censure Japan after one of its whaling vessels entered New Zealand's waters, the Green Party says.09 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandTributes for dead diverFriends of experienced diver Bruce Porter have reacted with shock to his death after being hit by a boat.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurfer punches sharkDramatic details of surfer Darren Mills' lucky escape from a shark attack emerged yesterday, as the British immigrant began his recovery from serious injuries.08 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldMonster jellyfish stuns scientists'Wow, this guy's a whopper,' said experts of a 1.5m monster jellyfish that washed up on a Hobart beach last month. So what does its sting feel like?06 Feb 08:45 PM
WorldAbbott: the world's most anti-green PM?Tony Abbott's administration has been accused of being the most conservation-hostile in living memory.04 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandDog-gone king tides drag outMotorists and beach-goers are again being urged to keep an eye on a king tide that has caused issues in recent days.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGiants of the sea spotted in NZThey're the world's largest animal - and very elusive - so it's no wonder NIWA scientists are thrilled at the number of blue whales swimming in NZ waters right now.02 Feb 10:51 PM
WorldLost-at-sea fisherman just wants to go homeA Mexican fisherman who says he drifted for months across the Pacific Ocean before washing up on a remote Marshall Islands atoll is on his way home.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWater-lovers go with flowKing tides lure dozens out to play but expert warns people to take care in the current.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTide alert to road usersKing tides are due to wash up on Auckland's shores just after 10am today, and the New Zealand Transport Agency is warning people to take extra care on coastal roads.02 Feb 04:30 PM
