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
New ZealandNext US Govt 'dare not avoid' climate change - KerrySecretary of State John Kerry won't criticize Donald Trump's climate policies, but says the next US Govt "dare not avoid" the issue.13 Nov 02:46 AM
EntertainmentMysteries revealed as series returnsUnderwater cameraman Kina Scollay rubbed shoulders with formidable monsters of the deep to bring Kiwi viewers the first glimpses of an unseen world.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's most dangerous beachesIt's regularly voted one of the world's best, but Coromandel's Hot Water Beach is also New Zealand's most dangerous.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ celebrates safety of 'Last Ocean'NZers are celebrating the agreement by 25 countries to establish an enormous sanctuary in Antarctic waters.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat white's long-lost ancestorScientists have just discovered a new species of heavyweight shark - but we're 20 million years too late to have seen it.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOil and gas drilling plan angers councilAs consultation opens on an oil and gas drilling plan, some city councillors are now questioning if the Government will listen to what they say.02 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandAmazing aerial footage of orca huntingA Tauranga wildlife photographer was diving with friends when two orca "appeared out of nowhere".12 Sep 10:37 PM
WorldHow sea otters help save the planetNew research into the complex links of the food chain suggest that the lovable mammals play a key role in managing carbon dioxide levels.10 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Whangarei man's close encounter with sharkA Whangarei man had a close encounter with a great white shark, capturing the exciting moment on video.Watch21 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandAnglers keep a line on black marlinCurrents are shifting, temperatures are climbing and the availability and dynamics of nutrient upwelling is changing.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt dismisses warning of rising sea levelThe Government has dismissed one of the key recommendations in a report on rising sea levels.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Dr Tom TrnskiDr Tom Trnski, head of natural science at Auckland Museum thinks that our marine systems could recover if humans back off.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible images: Up close with a sharkClose encounter with "the most beautiful of sharks" earns place among New Zealand Geographic's Photographer of the Year finalists.15 Aug 02:48 AM
WorldBaby has whale of a timeBaby orca J50 leaps out of the waters of Haro Strait between islands in British Columbia and America's Washington state, seemingly with a large stretch of water to itself.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSea change shows the waySince becoming New Zealand's first marine reserve in 1975, Goat Island has proven to be worth its weight in gold - and snapper.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat causes ancient oceans to rise?A long-standing mystery over why the world’s sea level was dramatically higher 135,000 years ago than it is today is closer to being solved by scientists.11 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandAncient marine dolphin fossil foundResearchers have linked an ancient marine dolphin fossil, found in Waitaki, with an endangered dolphin that lives in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.02 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandMining company try for new permitA company which spent up to $65 million in a failed bid to mine ironsands from the South Taranaki seabed, has applied for a prospecting permit covering a huge swathe of seabed north of Ross.29 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandEl Niño - is it finally here?After years of threatening to inject its unwelcome wet and dry extremes into our climate, the chances of El Niño shaking up weather are now greater than ever, scientists say.13 May 01:30 AM
