WorldThis lab is key for tracking tsunamis. Its sensors are about to go offlineIt's been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, but funding has been cut.12 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRare video shows whale-riding sucker fish in AustraliaResearchers have dubbed the ride the 'remora roller coaster'.08 Nov 11:53 PM
New Zealand'The best I’ve ever experienced': Ocean glows blue at Stanmore BayLocals said the neon-blue plankton lit up the bay from end to end.07 Nov 08:39 PM
Lifestyle15 years a Super City: The Auckland spots locals (still) treasureIt's been 15 years since the Super City was formed. Here's what makes Auckland great.01 Nov 04:03 AM
WorldDrones join the frontline in Australia’s fight to keep sharks at bayDrones spotted more than 1000 sharks off New South Wales beaches last year.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Huge surprise': Fiordland researchers find 41 sponge species entirely new to scienceA dive‑team led by James Bell at Victoria University of Wellington exploring sponges in the fiords of South Island found that 41 of the 82 sponge specimens collected are new.Watch22 Oct 07:30 PM
World'Stern protest': Diplomatic fallout after mid-air incidentChina takes issue with Australia's statement on episode involving military aircraft.22 Oct 03:20 AM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertySkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first yearNext year's largest event is in July: 2000 people will be at the coral reef symposium.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocals stunned by world-famous white whale sighting off NZ coastLocals near Kaikōura captured rare footage of a white humpback whale.13 Oct 06:44 PM
WorldBondi Rescue star saves toddler from drowning while on holiday in HawaiiThe 3-year-old girl was face-down in the water for two minutes before being pulled out.09 Oct 03:36 AM
TravelTurns out the Great Barrier Reef is a person now – and I totally get itThe Great Barrier Reef’s bid to win the planet’s top environmental honour.04 Oct 08:50 PM
WorldIbiza and Formentera floods trigger 185 incidents as red alert liftedSchools and beaches were closed as floods hit the islands.01 Oct 12:44 AM
WorldAntarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on recordScientist says warmth from the ocean is mixing with water closest to Antarctica.30 Sep 08:42 PM
New ZealandResearcher explains why apex predators are heading our way'We’re starting to see some of those start to come back.'29 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
Small BusinessPirate-busting Starboard Maritime Intelligence raises $23m Pirate-battling Kiwi company says funding takes it closer to ruling the waves.08 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
SportWorld surfing champ's tips for Kiwi womenAussie surfer Molly Picklum won the WSL title with victory in Fiji. She shares her tips for Kiwi surfers. Video / Grant BradleyWatch04 Sep 03:20 AM
TravelSwimming with sharks in IndonesiaThe creatures grow up to 20 metres and weigh around 34000 kg.31 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Nothing like it in NZ': Why this couple swapped Auckland for the CoromandelThe couple left their corporate finance jobs and moved to a community with 50 residents.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldOceanGate failures led to fatal Titan implosion, final report findsOceanGate ignored safety protocols, leading to the deadly Titan implosion.05 Aug 07:07 PM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare rescue: 'The textbooks don’t tell you what to do with a constipated petrel'The blue petrel is believed to be the first nursed back to health in Hawke's Bay. 04 Aug 04:14 AM
WorldRobot's deep-sea dive captivates Argentina with unseen marine lifeA robot is exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon, 4000m deep.03 Aug 01:48 AM
WorldScientists discover a whole new type of ecosystem 9145m deepResearchers visited bottom-dwellers in ocean trenches between Russia and Alaska.30 Jul 09:38 PM
WorldWhy one of the world’s biggest quakes wasn’t followed by a monster tsunamiPrevious strong earthquakes have caused massive and damaging waves far away.30 Jul 09:09 PM
WorldWhat to know: Tsunamis and the damage they causeTsunamis can cover enormous distances, sometimes at the speed of a jet plane.30 Jul 05:30 AM
WorldMega-quake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across PacificTsunami warnings have been issued from Alaska down to California's entire coast.30 Jul 02:13 AM
