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
WorldWhere will the next big hurricane hit? Ask the sharksSharknado twist: Scientists deploy sharks to learn more about hurricanes in the Atlantic. 24 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boatThe boat will be refitted for people with disabilities and health challenges.22 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
WorldNinth Iceland volcano eruption since 2023Residents were advised to stay indoors due to high gas pollution levels.16 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandSecond venomous sea snake washes ashore in CoromandelThese snakes are highly venomous – the public and pets should keep clear.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZSea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.08 Jul 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNear Antarctica, saltier seas mean less ice, study findsNew York Times: The study used data from satellites to track changes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace activists target NZ bottom trawling vessel on the Chatham Rise east of ChristchurchThe activists painted "ocean killer" on the vessel's hull to protest against the destructive fishing method. Video / GreenpeaceWatch28 Jun 02:39 AM
EntertainmentThe Kiwi adventurer who tried to stop the Titan OceanGate disaster Rob McCallum, a key voice in a new Netflix documentary, opens up on the tragedy.20 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to KingOPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ship docks in Auckland, offering free public toursThis weekend visitors can tour a ship used to shadow Southern Ocean fishing trawlers.30 May 02:18 AM
Travel news'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.21 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Salt, surf and saving the ocean with Gypsea SolDanica Burghout talks to Tom Raynel about her surf products business Gypsea Sol.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effortTwenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.08 May 02:37 AM
SailGPOn The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'30 Apr 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissionsOPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.21 Apr 05:00 PM
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