WorldDrones join the frontline in Australia’s fight to keep sharks at bayDrones spotted more than 1000 sharks off New South Wales beaches last year.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Huge surprise': Fiordland researchers find 41 sponge species entirely new to scienceA dive‑team led by James Bell at Victoria University of Wellington exploring sponges in the fiords of South Island found that 41 of the 82 sponge specimens collected are new.Watch22 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPropertySkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first year15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandResearcher explains why apex predators are heading our way'We’re starting to see some of those start to come back.'29 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
Small BusinessPirate-busting Starboard Maritime Intelligence raises $23m Pirate-battling Kiwi company says funding takes it closer to ruling the waves.08 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
SportWorld surfing champ's tips for Kiwi womenAussie surfer Molly Picklum won the WSL title with victory in Fiji. She shares her tips for Kiwi surfers. Video / Grant BradleyWatch04 Sep 03:20 AM
TravelSwimming with sharks in IndonesiaThe creatures grow up to 20 metres and weigh around 34000 kg.31 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Nothing like it in NZ': Why this couple swapped Auckland for the CoromandelThe couple left their corporate finance jobs and moved to a community with 50 residents.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldOceanGate failures led to fatal Titan implosion, final report findsOceanGate ignored safety protocols, leading to the deadly Titan implosion.05 Aug 07:07 PM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare rescue: 'The textbooks don’t tell you what to do with a constipated petrel'The blue petrel is believed to be the first nursed back to health in Hawke's Bay. 04 Aug 04:14 AM
WorldRobot's deep-sea dive captivates Argentina with unseen marine lifeA robot is exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon, 4000m deep.03 Aug 01:48 AM
WorldScientists discover a whole new type of ecosystem 9145m deepResearchers visited bottom-dwellers in ocean trenches between Russia and Alaska.30 Jul 09:38 PM
WorldWhy one of the world’s biggest quakes wasn’t followed by a monster tsunamiPrevious strong earthquakes have caused massive and damaging waves far away.30 Jul 09:09 PM
WorldWhat to know: Tsunamis and the damage they causeTsunamis can cover enormous distances, sometimes at the speed of a jet plane.30 Jul 05:30 AM
WorldMega-quake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across PacificTsunami warnings have been issued from Alaska down to California's entire coast.30 Jul 02:13 AM
WorldWhere will the next big hurricane hit? Ask the sharksSharknado twist: Scientists deploy sharks to learn more about hurricanes in the Atlantic. 24 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boatThe boat will be refitted for people with disabilities and health challenges.22 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
WorldNinth Iceland volcano eruption since 2023Residents were advised to stay indoors due to high gas pollution levels.16 Jul 10:35 PM