Politics'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendmentsParliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.31 Oct 02:07 AM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
TravelThe first thing I did when visiting Kotor was leave. Here's why you should tooJust 20 minutes away from Montenegro's main crowds lies a quaint slice of paradise.16 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFive reasons I never wanted to take a cruise holidayA Kiwi shares cruise hesitations and reveals which ones came to pass.15 Oct 11:00 PM
Travel'High action, high adventure': Inside the building of a cruise shipHybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea, anyone?15 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuBoaties pledge to stop seabed minersThere's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.09 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandSea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteA sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.Watch07 Oct 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.07 Oct 03:59 AM
Travel10 photos that will make you want to book a European cruise ASAPNeed some convincing to book that 2025 trip? Look no further.03 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHumpback breaches in NorthlandKyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia MarineWatch01 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandChina launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - Winston PetersIt's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific in the past 44 years.26 Sep 09:13 AM
WorldTitan tragedy: How OceanGate tried to bypass safety regulationsCoast Guard probes Titan tragedy; a report is expected after hearings conclude this week.25 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandRising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Govt seeks shortened select committee period, bill passes first readingGovernment wants to restore the 2011 test for Customary Marine Title.25 Sep 02:47 AM
WorldMoment Titan sub wreckage discovered on seabedFootage shows OceanGate sub’s damaged tail cone on bed of Atlantic Ocean as inquiry examines doomed final descent. Video / US Coast GuardWatch18 Sep 09:19 PM
KahuFinal day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.18 Sep 07:30 PM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
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
