New ZealandWorld Turtle Day: Rescued turtle to make public debutKelly Tarlton's Aquarium is introducing its newest rescue turtle, Calvin.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing diver? Hunt for owner of dinghy found at seaNorthland Police are hoping to find the owner to make sure they are safe.22 May 09:33 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech tags set to crack r-eely old mysteryScientists finally set to solve an age-old mystery about a slimy resident of our streams.19 May 12:56 AM
New ZealandMarine heatwaves: Why do they make our seas scorch?They melt mountains and turn our beaches into warm baths. What causes marine heatwaves?18 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandPlans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers localsA 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.15 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandParasite spread by cats killing more dolphins than commercial fishingA parasite carried by cats is more threatening to dolphins than commerical fishing.13 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandPod of dolphins 'not bothered' by confident Auckland swimmers who 'engaged' themSeven "playful" dolphins frolicked in the water at Murrays Bay with three swimmers today.03 May 07:38 AM
WorldWatch: Horrific moment orca pod kills grey whale and calfDramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.01 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandParts of massive Ross Ice Shelf melting 10 times fasterPart of the world's largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall average.30 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandWaves between 5m and 8m high to hit West CoastWeatherwatch says waves of up to 8m high that hit Tasmania earlier are on their way to NZ.28 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandSpecial Report: The tragedy of our environment in four dismal figuresA sweeping audit has revealed an environment under attack from virtually every direction.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas threaten hundreds of campgrounds, habitatsRising seas are putting hundreds of campgrounds and archaeological sites at risk.28 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandRescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months onPhilip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.27 Mar 11:13 PM
WorldEurope to ban plastic plates, cutlery and cups'Plastics poison our seas' says one of the people who drafted the ban.27 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandHuge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks PeninsulaThe local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.20 Mar 01:55 AM
EnvironmentWhanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservationWhanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservation15 Mar 05:55 AM
EnvironmentCastor Bay resident disgusted by man burying rubbish on Auckland beachThe rubbish bag looked to contain party supplies including paper plates and serviettes.13 Mar 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Great Barrier Island set to take millions of tonnes of Auckland's wasteSediment dumped to increase from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.12 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandDiscarded Hindu statues at Auckland beaches raise concernHindu priest says there is a need for an educational programme for Hindus11 Mar 06:42 AM
WorldScientists discover different kind of killer whale off ChileTales of a mysterious orca have been told for years, now scientists could have proof.07 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandBicultural youth leaders tackle Rangitoto Island coastlinesSea Cleaners have removed over 5.6 million litres of rubbish from NZ coastlines since 200205 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsaac Giesen first Kiwi to row solo across the AtlanticThe Christchurch man made history last night.22 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists awed at buoys' 6500km, year-long journeyBuoys dropped in the world's strongest ocean current have travelled 6500km in just a year.15 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandKiwis helping in undersea search for Shackleton's shipSir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was abandoned in 1915 after it became stuck in ice11 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Extreme and unpredictable' weather to get worse as ice sheets meltResearchers call for an "urgent review" of global policy to avoid dangerous impacts.06 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandToo good to be true? Koru forms in Hauraki GulfThe strange formation formed beside Ponui Island.29 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandThe Blue Rower: Kiwi's 4800km Atlantic journey for mental healthIsaac Giesen has been rowing for 41 days straight, and has about 25 to go.22 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandLearning local: Students find links to climate change in Whitianga estuaryNo one knew the answers when Whitianga students started investigating their local estuary.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandReady for an uncomfortable sleep? Tonight's temp 3C higher than usualWarm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.12 Jan 04:41 AM
WorldConservation comment: Plastic bag ban a startLocally, people have been focusing outrage on dumping costs and anger at fly-tippers.06 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBeach treasure-hunters most likely to find plasticLitter is a huge problem in our oceans, here are the stories of those trying to clean it.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPod of dolphins at Mt Maunganui create 'New Year's blessing' for Alaskan familyThey were delighted to witness a pod of around 30 bottlenose dolphins playing in the surf.31 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandFocus: Surf lifesaving at Pakiri BeachHead lifeguard Craig Gledhill talks about surf lifesaving at Pakiri Beach.Watch28 Dec 04:00 PM