New ZealandBig shark washes up on Bay of Islands beachA dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
NewsWatch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in AustraliaThe swimmer was unharmed by the whale.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
PoliticsMinister defends 5% of coastline commentMinister's 5% marine title claim not based on analysis, just 'free-flowing discussion'.27 Aug 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScientists just calculated NZ’s ‘blue carbon’ potential - and it’s promisingRestoring coasts offers new carbon sink equivalent to CO2 from tens of thousands of cars.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Exceedingly rare’: Baby whale identified after stranding near East CapeThe species of whale has only ever been spotted five times in NZ.22 Aug 02:18 AM
WorldYorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’The dog resurfaced with multiple bite wounds, a broken pelvis and severe bruising.17 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore marine heatwaves likely for NZ this summer; study reveals risk to critical ocean speciesNew study warns that worsening marine heatwaves could push a major pillar of our sea life.10 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
KahuProposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – PetersWinston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.05 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandOcean warming threatens multi-million dollar losses for NZ fishing sectorScientists say warming could soon hit a tipping point for catch rates in NZ fisheries.28 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large whale capsizes boat in US, two people launched overboard"It’s kind of a miracle that I’m alive," one of the men aboard the boat said.24 Jul 09:52 AM
TravelWatch: Woman rescued after drifting at sea for 37 hours off Japanese coastShe drifted 80km over 37 hours before finally being rescued.12 Jul 12:21 AM
Travel news'Uncharted waters': New sub expedition announced one year after Titan sub tragedyA new expedition is planned for the "portal to hell".11 Jul 01:22 AM
KahuShane Jones enticing mining businesses back to New ZealandNgarara Exploration wants a prospecting permit for vanadium09 Jul 08:27 PM
KahuHauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green lightThe select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.04 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandBridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risksA delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.11 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelI thought island hopping was tiring and expensive. Then I took this tripFew know how easy it is to get from this busy Fiji spot to some stunning remote islands.11 Jun 07:00 AM
OpinionRob Campbell: Those fighting for the environment are worlds apart but intrinsically linkedOPINION: The distance between the NZ Yacht Squadron HQ and the District Court is not far.08 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
WorldScientists break down in tears over 'horrifying' Great Barrier Reef crisisAll along the Great Barrier Reef, corals lie dead and dying in pretty turquoise waters.05 May 01:17 AM
KahuArtist and his pōhutukawa waka were 700 years in the makingAnton Forde has spent four years carving the waka that can now be seen by the public.03 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandDolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson saysWatson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandArtist aims to shift perspectives on ocean resourcesTim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.30 Apr 09:49 PM
OpinionOpinion: Wake up Auckland - the Hauraki Gulf is a wastelandOPINION: Sue Neureuter owns the island where a 48m boat ran aground. She has bad news.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay whale sightingSperm whale sighting off Hawke's Bay. Video / Bevan O'ConnorWatch17 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandMaketu photographer wins NZ photo competitionRenowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.12 Apr 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world is in the middle of a record marine heatwave. What's happening?New York Times: The 'massive records' set over 2023 are beyond what scientists expected.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
OpinionSailGP not worth killing dolphins over - Greenpeace executive directorOPINION: The events in Lyttelton show Sir Russell Coutts' hand, writes Russel Norman.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand100 new species of marine life found off the coast of NZThe organism and more than 100 species of marine animals have been found in NZ waters.12 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandTides feel the pronounced pull of a new moonA new supermoon is pulling tides a little higher at the moment.11 Mar 02:58 AM