Freight and logisticsNZ missing boat on cruises: expertA cruise industry consultant says New Zealand risks missing out on most of the boom in the sector by not giving passengers what they want.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLifesavers offered loan gearWest Auckland surf lifeguards, who did not know their quad bikes were stolen until they responded to an emergency call, have been offered replacements on loan.12 May 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCouncil to discuss marine precinctAmbitious plans to create a $150 million world-class marine industry precinct at Hobsonville near a vast new housing estate have met with a limp reception.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPush for warning signs at Cape Kidnappers beachA push is being made for Cape Kidnappers beach warning signs to be done in several languages in an attempt to avoid a repeat of a Friday night rescue from a beach isolated by the rising tide.29 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandDoC seeks help spotting southern right whalesThe Department of Conservation (DoC) is on the look-out again for migrating southern right whales and it wants your help.28 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelAustralia: Sydney seahorsesFemale seahorses have got this pregnancy caper worked out. They place their eggs, sometimes hundreds or thousands, into a special pouch in the male's stomach and let him do all the hard work while they go about their business unencumbered by kids.24 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather releases beads from RenaSevere weather which hit the Bay of Plenty over the weekend, including swells of up to four metres at Astrolabe Reef, have caused the release of plastic beads from a damaged container in the sunken stern of the Rena.22 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandDiver almost drowns on Hertz missionA Navy diver says he nearly drowned when his mask failed while he was deep in the sea to retrieve the plane wreckage in which 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife died.18 Apr 06:55 AM
New ZealandYachties 'should have known better'Authorities have blasted the actions of a group of yachties in Tauranga after a cargo ship had to take evasive action to avoid them.17 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandSea rescue mirrors 2010 incidentA fisherman rescued from his sinking boat on Friday had survived a similar incident three years ago.14 Apr 02:00 AM
