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
New ZealandUrgency called for in tackling invasive seaweedConcerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.25 Aug 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spotPeople have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEmpire gets largest Vital shareholder to back 50.01% takeover offerVital is due to deliver its full-year result next Tuesday.19 Aug 07:41 PM
New Zealand$22m wharf upgrade set to go aheadA $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.19 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacityOPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goalsA new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.15 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlans unveiled for new park on wasteland at Auckland’s Wynyard QuarterThe park has been allocated $119 million.11 Aug 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaningLee Harris quit his job at Blue Marine after an investigation into unauthorised spending.11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandFishing vessel runs aground: Inner Harbour channel needs surveying, HBRC saysThe stuck vessel was 'revving its engine' for two hours, a witness says.30 Jul 12:17 AM
ConstructionGolden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30mCement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.28 Jul 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition dealLegislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard QuarterAssurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.25 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandGovernment legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decisionTreaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government's plans to legislate to overturn the Court of Appeal decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act.Watch25 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins execTreasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.17 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandAquarium to remove travelator; replacement too costlyTravelator removal comes at a time when the future of the aquarium is being reviewed.16 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandPublic funded commercial wharf is off limits to the publicA new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.15 Jul 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and PetersPublic speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.11 Jul 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left onMaritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.09 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balanceWho will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 monthsIt means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
