PremiumPremiumSportSharks, swells, cold water? Behind the scenes of Kiwi's epic attempt to swim 100kmIt's more than just the sharks and cold swells that scare Ridler about his next venture.20 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandPublic submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPIDepleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori activists confront deep-sea mining shipThe Greenpeace activists trying to stop the controversial practice in the Pacific.27 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandWairarapa fisher wins $30k top prize in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFish landed on final day clinches Northland, and world’s, biggest surfcasting competition.26 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandWhat this freak phytoplankton bloom tells us about climate changeA freak phytoplankton bloom may help scientists better predict climate change effects.23 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandNorthland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pestsViews sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangersOfficial advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.20 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandCoromandel scallop fishery to stay shutOceans and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash made the decision based on new survey info.19 Mar 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPort of Tauranga court case: Port should be 'better custodians of our taonga'Iwi and hapū have called for a delay in the hearing to allow greater input from Māori.19 Mar 04:44 PM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandThe New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbourThe shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.08 Mar 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga port resource consent hearing witness challenged on 'negligible' impact findingsKey witness says Port of Tauranga's wharf plan will see “negligible” effects.06 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandBeach Haven murder accused in Court, 'embarrassing' ferry breakdowns & High Seas Treaty signed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 March, 2023 Teenagers to appear in court after fatal road-rage attack, why petrol taxes could be returning and another step toward recovery in Napier in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch05 Mar 04:03 PM
WorldUN reaches accord to protect marine life on high seasFor the first time, UN members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity.05 Mar 09:25 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wingfoil World Tour descends on Mt MaunganuiA major event of this fast-growing sport hits New Zealand’s shores for the first time.04 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton’s reopens after storm and cyclone damageStaff stayed nights with the sea creatures, who remained safe and well through flooding.03 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandHealth warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of ThamesCooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.22 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandBeaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to seaA rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,22 Feb 04:53 AM
Sport'Next-level': Sixty-one-year-old Australian successfully kayaks across Tasman SeaThe nearly 1700-kilometre journey took 65 days.18 Feb 03:45 AM
New Zealand'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandSuspect found in killer sea mysteryThousands of creatures suddenly washed ashore. Council testing may have found out why.04 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandPopular beach closes after shark spottedThe shark was first seen at about 12.50pm.26 Jan 02:08 AM
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandRaging seas threaten to take historic Coromandel boating clubVolunteers are now battling to save the historic club's building from the sea.10 Jan 06:12 PM
WorldTwo-thirds of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100Glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, study finds.06 Jan 09:12 PM
TravelNew Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The BethsLiz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.06 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'04 Jan 01:40 AM
TravelBest Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beachChris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday high? Forecasters optimistic for holidaysMeteorologists optimistic a ridge of high pressure might arrive just in time for Xmas.10 Dec 09:22 PM
WorldHow Ukraine's drone navy is menacing Russia's superior Black Sea forcesNew technologies are changing the balance of power.27 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSalmon declining as water warms in DunedinCatching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.15 Nov 09:28 PM