New ZealandIs the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and SamoaThe Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.09 Oct 09:04 PM
Talanoa'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crewHe was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by wavesA 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.08 Oct 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straitsOPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandRescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life raftsThe incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.05 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whaleWhale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costsPlus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
America's CupClock runs out on British as racing abandoned due to low windIneos Britannia could only watch as the clock ran out on the final leg of the race.28 Sep 03:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look goodOPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunky Monkey and orca friends hanging out in Whangārei HarbourSeeing the orca back in Whangārei is a good sign, according to expert Ingrid Visser.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystemsPeter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandShipping companies asked to service the Chatham IslandsCurrent ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.19 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businessesStaff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.18 Sep 08:29 PM
Kahu'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary titleThe second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDivers find cameras that could explain deadly Bayesian superyacht sinkingVideo surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.13 Sep 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour BridgeMayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.12 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and AucklandThe red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.11 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandBig shark washes up on Bay of Islands beachA dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.09 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSuperyacht tragedy: Billionaire and four other victims likely died of suffocation, not drowningThe tycoon died along with his daughter and five other guests after superyacht sank.08 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
NewsWatch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in AustraliaThe swimmer was unharmed by the whale.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandInquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.02 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.01 Sep 07:22 AM
TravelSpiky venomous sea worms invade US beachesCreatures can grow to 30cm long and release a venom that ‘feels like fire'.31 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandFormer refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boatWhile oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Travel'Lonely, horny' dolphin behind spate of attacks on swimmersBeachgoers in Mihama have been warned to stay out of the water while the dolphin is there.26 Aug 10:30 PM