BusinessGlad owner fined millions after some recycling claims a load of rubbishMillions in penalties ordered over bags partly sourced from Indonesia.14 Apr 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Coral graveyard’: Environmentalists blame deep-sea damage on NZ trawlersGreenpeace took a vessel equipped with underwater cameras to survey known trawl zones.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismKiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parentThe boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandClimate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremesEstuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandCameraman’s mission to protect our marine lifeSteve Hathaway has dived for over 40 years, witnessing drastic ocean changes.14 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldGlobal sea levels surge in 2024, Nasa links rise to ocean warmingThe year 2024 was the warmest on record since record keeping began.13 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandInto the blue: Ocean-inspired artist, 22, lands first exhibitionAnnabel Morgan works in a surf shop by day and paints the sea by night.13 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around NorthlandFiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy10 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boatA group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean HarrisonWatch03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effortThe shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.28 Feb 07:46 AM
New ZealandCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regattaThe Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea miningOfficials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.14 Feb 07:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Thought he’d swallowed me!’ - Whale swallows kayaker aliveAdrian Simancas was paddling when the giant baleen surged out of the water.14 Feb 03:16 AM
WorldA humpback whale swallows kayakerA humpback whale swallows a young man who was kayaking off the coast of Chile. Video / Video ElephantWatch14 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandManta magicAbout 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of IslandsWatch10 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddiesMediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.06 Feb 01:00 AM
World‘Beautiful girl’: Mum's tribute to teen killed in shark attack at popular Queensland beachCharlize Zmuda, 17, was bitten by a shark 100m offshore at Woorim Beach.04 Feb 03:23 AM
WorldRussian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials sayEvidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.19 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Won’t eat you': Jetskier’s thrilling close encounter with 5m whale sharkThe 5m-long beast swam around the jetski before bumping it and moving on.19 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandUS man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing tripThe beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.18 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandBaby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tidesBaby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSharks stranded in rock pools near AhiparaA group of bronze whaler sharks made the rock pools in the Te Kōhanga / Tauroa area their temporary home. Video / Lisa McNabWatch17 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetskiThe jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
KahuHow a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham IslandFamily praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.13 Jan 01:45 AM
New Zealand‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine ReserveThe Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents. 10 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandScientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightingsSafeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.09 Jan 09:27 PM
New Zealand'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attackEli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.07 Jan 01:41 AM
TravelWhat does freedom mean to us?The idea of freedom is deeply personal. Video / Nick DobbieWatch03 Jan 04:00 PM
