New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens want refugee quota of 5000The Greens want a higher refugee quota - and for rich foreign investors to pay for it.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ joins bid to map planet's ocean floorNew Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.09 Jun 04:00 AM
WorldBarrier Reef 'damaged beyond repair'Scientists have concluded that the Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved.29 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Do we need an oath to protect oceans?Do we need a Hippocratic Oath to better protect our oceans? Two experts explain.23 May 05:44 AM
New ZealandHuge 19.4m wave recorded off NZA monster wave has just been recorded near Campbell Island.20 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandHigher seas may force NZ towns to retreatSome coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.20 May 08:55 PM
WorldOceans are at the 'edge' of losing all oxygenAn event that happened 183 million years ago could be on the brink of happening again.13 May 01:38 AM
New ZealandNZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystemsPesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.25 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandNZ tech could reveal planet's largest wavesA Kiwi company will use a high-tech buoy to record some of the largest waves ever seen.23 Apr 03:50 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Can LSD push your brain 'higher'?People under the influence of psychedelic drugs attain a "higher" state of consciousness.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi swimmer dives into US-Mexico border rowKiwi ultra-distance swimmer Kim Chambers is diving into US-Mexico border relations.11 Apr 05:55 AM
WorldShark joins pool swimmersEarly morning swimmers found a shocking surprise in their ocean pool.28 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandDrowning our marine life in plasticJournalist's adventure to film the blue whale turns into an environmental horror story.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Reef: 'See it while you still can'Our oceans are bearing the brunt of climate change. How much more heat can they take?26 Mar 12:43 AM
EnvironmentQ&A: Why microplastics are a macro problemMicrometre-sized plastics are wreaking havoc in our oceans, a scientist says.22 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyWatch NZH Local Focus: Kawhia Beach cleaners get new trailer from power trustA grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air09 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus:The meaning of Napier's muralsInternational festival, Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans, organised by PangeaSeed, a public art project that brings the oceans into the streets around the world, is coming back to Napier for a second year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Mar 04:49 AM
WorldTeen stranded: 11 days in Pacific OceanA 14-year-old from Kiribati was rescued after drifting alone in the Pacific Ocean.23 Feb 07:00 PM
BDBDCommoditiesSecond bid for ocean floor mining opposedFisheries groups have teamed up to oppose Trans Tasman Resources' second bid to mine iron sands from the ocean floor in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.16 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandWhales, drones and ice: Bold Kiwi studiesWhales, toothfish and the confounding puzzle that is Antarctica's sea ice will be targeted in six bold new Kiwi studies to be carried out on the frozen continent and in the Southern Ocean.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandHansen standing strong in paddle sceneMAIN PIC MC270117NADSUP1.JPGStand up paddle boarder Marcus Hansen will soon be swapping the tranquil waters of Whangarei's Town Basin 27 Jan 02:08 AM
BusinessBillionaire Peter Thiel's weird worldThere's a strange side to one of the country's wealthiest citizens.24 Jan 09:04 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Micro-response to major problemCOMMENT: I'm glad we finally moved towards banning microbeads, it's been great for the nation to have this conversation, late or not.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to appeal landmark rulingA landmark court ruling which allows councils to place restrictions on fishing is being challenged by the Government.20 Jan 04:29 AM
WorldJapanese whalers 'caught' in sanctuaryConservation group Sea Shepherd have photographed a Japanese whaling ship with a dead whale in protected waters.15 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Will ecosystems hit tipping point?In the last of a five-part series looking at research in Auckland's blue backyard, an expert discusses how far our ocean ecosystems can be pushed.12 Jan 04:11 PM
New ZealandThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
New ZealandIs it a shark? No it's a taniwhaA sleek, human-driven submarine and a cutting-edge underwater sensing system are among the impressive innovations of a team of Auckland Uni engineers.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHalf-shell heroes saving lost turtlesThis week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton looks at Kelly Tarlton's Turtle Rehabilitation programme.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ scientist alarmed at sea ice lossA Kiwi climate scientist says he's been alarmed at how much sea ice the planet's poles lost in 2016, in what was one of the hottest years on record.03 Jan 01:16 AM
Freight and logisticsFishing giants launch dolphin protection planFishing companies pledge changes to help endangered Maui dolphins.14 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Aboard the cruise ship dreams are made ofTristram Clayton embarks on an unforgettable tour of the Celebrity Solstice while it visits Auckland.Watch12 Dec 08:28 PM
