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
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
NewsAustralian scientist claims to have solved the decade-long Flight MH370 mysteryWas the plane deliberately flown into a remote underwater terrain?27 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldGhost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticDespite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.26 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandRare dolphin spotted in Auckland's Waitematā HarbourA Hector's or critically endangered Māui dolphin has been spotted in the Waitematā Harbour, just over a month before the Auckland SailGP event. Video / Jason BrittenWatch12 Dec 11:03 PM
WorldWatch: Norway building world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnelThe record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.12 Dec 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandScientists explore seabed in Hauraki Gulf to study human impactsScientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.09 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi brothers rescue beached shark with their bare handsStricken shark saved after it became stranded on Auckland beach yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: How shark expert Riley Elliott is living the dreamIn Tairua, Riley Elliott combines shark conservation with family life, building a home and raising a family.Video / Mike ScottWatch22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing TV legend Matt Watson on his greatest fear - and the Kiwi he admires mostTV fishing host on his hopes for NZ, his greatest fear and what's left on his bucket list.20 Nov 09:34 AM
New Zealand'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spotFamily members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.19 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I choose this life’: Paula Bennett’s emotional journeyShe had a wake-up call that changed everything.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘One to two hours’ notice’: The NZ region at risk of 12m-high tsunamisTsunami surges as high as four-storey buildings could strike in an unexpected part of NZ.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeaweed pies are all the rage in this town, but what do kids think?Reporter Manaia is in Te Puia Springs, where a brand new pie flavour is capturing the taste buds of locals and tourists alike!Watch10 Nov 04:00 PM
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
