How planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZ
Antarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.
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NZ coastline teeming with sharks - here's where they're all congregating
Our waters are filled with nearly 70 different shark species.
Don't panic: Surf rescue boss says more sharks - but they're just cruising
People should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
China's fishing fleet heading for Australia amid trade war
Beijing's fishing fleet has stripped its own waters bare. Now it's heading for Australia.
Greenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boats
Greenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Coastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels rise
Wellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.
Running hot: Some coastal areas now in 'marine heatwave'
Some of NZ's waters have reached 'marine heatwave' state - and we're not even at the peak.
Could listening to the deep sea help save it?
New York Times: In the abyss, everyone can hear you scream.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Natural fibres more prevalent in ocean than plastic - study
The large majority of microfibres polluting our oceans are not plastic but natural fibres.
Greens promise 'boldest' ocean protection plan in decades
The party wants to protect 30 per cent of NZ's oceans by 2030 and ban bottom trawling.
NZ's annual plastic pollution reaach 9000 tonnes by 2030 - study
NZ could send about 9000 tonnes of plastic into the environment by 2030, analysis shows.
Covid limbo: NZ refusing refuge for 300 yachts as Pacific cyclone season nears
"With 2- to 6-week passages crews have been in quarantine for that time anyway."
A dozen people charged for allegedly taking from marine reserve
Marine reserve off Waiheke Island a strictly no-take zone.
New Zealand's plummeting shark population amid global decline
It's time we put more resources into understanding our oldest and most vulnerable fish.
NZ's crumbling cliffs: It's not the biggest waves doing the most damage
Scientists find it's not the size of waves eating away our shoreline cliffs, but the type.
Comment: Marine environment forgotten
Comment: Several critical needs in our blue backyard have been left to go begging.
Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days
It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?
Drone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtles
Up to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.
Mega-project yields insights about NZ's changing oceans
Scientists make promising headway in $11.5m mega-project to better understand our oceans.
Why our seas scorched: NZ's back-to-back freak marine heatwaves
Scientists have shed fresh light on two of the most freakish climate events in NZ history.
Why a changing climate matters to NZ's blue whales
They've only just been discovered, but NZ's giant blue whales already face climate threat.
Cold and dehydrated: Turtle found on Takapuna Beach likely from Costa Rica
The injured Black Turtle is being cared for at Auckland Zoo and is in critical condition.
Govt's 'zero-deaths' seabird plan needs cameras on boats, groups say
New goal of zero seabird bycatch deaths won't work without cameras on boats, groups say.
Orcas 'get the memo' about level 2 with harbour cruise
The orcas were spotted in Raglan Harbour feasting and playing with stingray.
'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach
"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.
'A story of isolation' - The 36-year journey to find a new albatross species
A journey to answer a mystery since 1984. Are 30 isolated albatross on Manawatāwhi unique?
Microplastics: Finger pointed at washing machines
Investigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.
School of sharks sighted off Army Bay
"We looked out of the hatch and saw a whole lot of fins."
Climate scientist: 2019 was wider NZ region's hottest year
Combined land and ocean data show 2019 was NZ region's hottest year, scientist says.
Massive waves and baking hot weather on the way
Blistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.
100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Watch: Hundreds of sharks swarm shallow water at Great Barrier Island
"We finally found out why the fishing has been so bad."