New ZealandGreat white shark washes up on Auckland beachIt comes after Orewa beach was closed on Monday following a sighting of two large sharks.02 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandPacific's 'hot blob' to hang around for summerA sprawling patch of warm water dubbed the "hot blob" is expected to linger over summer.29 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandBeached as: Armourguard car stuck in sandArmourguard in the gun for getting car stuck on beach in Auckland.28 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandHot 'blob' off New Zealand is growingPatch of water bigger than New Zealand has temperatures six degrees warmer than average.26 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandBaby dolphin died 'horrible death' entangled in discarded fishing braidA discarded fishing braid sliced through the calf's flesh.18 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandAnother marine heatwave? NZ's seas are warming fastNZ sea temperatures are warming - and forecasters aren't ruling out third marine heatwave.15 Dec 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFrom high school drop-out to adidas high-flyerZion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCelebration of two ocean-voyaging traditionsTuia 250 journey felt like a joint celebration of two ocean voyaging traditions.24 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe four big threats hurting our oceans and coastsClimate change named as one of four big threats hurting NZ's vast blue backyard.16 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's spring is about to get wet - but not warmSomething called the Indian Ocean Dipole may bring big bouts of spring rain. What is it?05 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
WorldMillions of youth worldwide strike for climate actionThousands of people around the globe stage rallies to call attention to climate change.20 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovering climate now: A bird on the brinkWith a population of 45, this species is at the brink. Climate change may push it over.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovering climate now series: Forecasting in a warming worldHow do you commentate on a catastrophe in slow motion? Welcome to Ben Noll's job.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldGiant pumice 'raft' floating towards AustraliaA giant pumice island is drifting towards Australia. Scientists say it's great news.26 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandMonster waves over 10m expected to thrash west coastLarge waves in addition to king tides will make for some gnarly wave action.31 Jul 09:26 AM
New Zealand'Drone doctor' takes huge whale's vital signsNZ scientists have used a 'drone doctor' to take the vital signs of a huge humpback whale.31 Jul 02:37 AM
New ZealandCross about the coming cold snap? Blame it on negative SAMWhy is our mild winter about to take an icy plunge? Blame something called negative SAM.30 Jul 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould 'plastic shaming' help NZ's waste woes?A marketing researcher says "plastic shaming" could help drive a green consumer shift.22 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandShark bait: Kiwi diver recounts great white attackVal Croon had to fend off the great white shark at the Chatham Islands.18 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
PoliticsLetters: Cultural events protocol, our wildlife in crisis, council pay rates, the name of godNever before has nature needed our help the way it does now.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigatedOily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.03 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandStudy finds urgent need to understand NZ's blue backyardNZ is missing crucial opportunities to manage its vast marine estate, researchers warn.30 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandClimate refugees pose challenges to mental health servicesClimate change refugees could pose even greater challenges for NZ mental health services.30 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandPlastic bag ban: Five things you need to knowThe single-use plastic bag ban kicking in tomorrow is more complicated than it sounds.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSick crewman to be airlifted from fishing vessel west of HokitikaThe onboard doctor advised the man needed hospital treatment.26 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandBottlenose dolphin spotted in Andersons BayBottlenose dolphin spotted in Andersons Bay. / ODTWatch25 Jun 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEating a credit card each week: 5 bleak figures about ocean pollutionA new report finds we eat 5 grams of plastic a week. Here are four other shock statistics.13 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandWelcome change: Warmer weather on the wayGentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."09 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega-wave warning: The seven-storey Southern Ocean giantsThey roll across the Southern Ocean like towering monsters.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Choosing how and when to die not suicide for terminal patientsThe terminally ill know they are going to die. It's only a choice of how and when.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM