New ZealandWarm waters bring sharks to shoreWarm sea temperatures are a blessing for swimmers in the western Bay of Plenty, but the warmer waters are also bringing unwanted guests closer to shore.17 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandSuperliner's foggy welcome The largest cruise ship ever to be based in New Zealand arrived to a foggy Auckland welcome as it sailed into the harbour at dawn.17 Dec 09:19 PM
WorldFears boat tragedy toll may reach 50It's now feared more than 50 asylum seekers drowned when their wooden boat smashed onto rocks on Christmas Island.15 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ not joining whaling court actionNew Zealand won't join in Australian court action over Japanese whaling but will have input into the case.14 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandSearch for 17 missing fishermen suspendedThe search for 17 fishermen missing in the Southern Ocean has been suspended as no further survivors are expected.13 Dec 11:53 PM
New Zealand22 feared dead after ship sinksHope is fading for 17 missing fishermen after a South Korean trawler sank in the Southern Ocean, claiming at least five other lives.13 Dec 07:58 PM
New ZealandHope fades for boat's missing crewThe search for 17 people missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the Southern Ocean early today has been scaled down as it becomes increasingly unlikely further survivors will be found.13 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand5 dead, 17 missing after boat sinksFive people are dead and 17 missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, 2700km south east of Bluff, early this morning.13 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandCoastal clean-ups net big returnA volunteer drive to clean up Kiwi beaches for summer has collected 10 tonnes of rubbish.11 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Memories of the high seasThere is plenty to see and do at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, discovers Gill South.11 Dec 04:30 PM