New ZealandNew Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor saysThe latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.08 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandEast Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone GabrielleEffects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.07 Feb 01:28 AM
TravelFour cruises fall foul of biofoul but MPI sees improvement this summerPacific Adventure was one of four ships affected by ‘biofouling’ this summer.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thoughtAuckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.01 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandEnthusiasts hunt for NZ's lost Albatross boat"We’ve found all but one boat.”28 Jan 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion2024 a make-or-break year for Hauraki GulfOPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin strandingSeveral shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.26 Jan 03:29 AM
Travel‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richerA chance beach discovery by a Northland local was nothing to sniff at.24 Jan 07:10 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook StraitThe Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.17 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandLocals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier IslandDiscovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.17 Jan 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cook Strait ferries - dated, dirty and desperateOPINION: A tired trip across Cook Strait highlights the dire state of our ferries.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand artOPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic woman': Group who cut open live shark called intervener an 'activist'Adele Ross said other onlookers were disturbed and one was in tears.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandOrca spotted swimming on its side is not sick, expert saysOrca have been spotted hunting stingrays at popular coastal sites across Northland.03 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still aliveGraphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.03 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New Zealand'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beachBroadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.02 Jan 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Whiteboards and textbooks are gone': Virtual reality schooling is hereKiwi kids can visit New York or take a dive in a marine reserve thanks to the power of VR.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHave $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summerWealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekendTwo Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat NZ's El Nino summer could reveal about great white sharks'There is a lot of unknown in the ocean,' shark expert Dr Riley Elliott says.24 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Call to transform Tank Farm into a Think FarmOPINION: "Absolutely right to call for more transparency" on waterfront plans.22 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland’s electric ferries: Update on delivery, key contract awardedFinal piece of the puzzle as key contract awarded.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferry decision criticism - and supportOPINION: Herald readers write about the decision not to fund the new ferries, and more.17 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleSummer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidaysSticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
Freight and logisticsMajor Port of Tauranga shareholding soon on the block?Bay of Plenty council eyes value of shareholding.10 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandThe great white shark Google alert switcheroo: Warning sent to Scots was meant for KiwisThere’s never been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark in Scottish waters.09 Dec 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the seaOPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.08 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowoutLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.08 Dec 02:07 AM
