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
TravelWatch: The impact of plastic pollution in Hawaii A group of Kiwis confront the plastic pollution crisis in Hawai‘i. Video / Molly Floyd Watch10 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandClimate experts fear rich countries 'missing in action' at COP27More than 45,000 people, including world leaders, will meet in Egypt from this weekend.03 Nov 08:52 PM
KahuMāori conservationists call for more funding of mātauranga Māori to combat sea risesA contingent of Māori conservation leaders is headed to COP27 in Egypt next month.20 Oct 06:32 AM
OpinionElisabeth EastherRaewyn Peart: 'If we sit on our hands and watch the place die, everyone suffers'The sailor, author and environmental lawyer talks to Elisabeth Easther.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMarine heatwave: Models point to major event this summerSeven of eight models now point to abnormally warm waters around NZ this summer.15 Oct 11:45 PM
TravelGallery: Tahitian surfer wins Ocean Photographer of the YearA surfer, held down by the heaviest waves in the world, has won a prestigious award.04 Oct 09:30 PM
WorldRescuers try to save more than 200 whales beached in TasmaniaThe pod appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive.21 Sep 06:48 PM
OpinionOpinion: Seabed mining ban could deny unparalleled economic opportunityEnvironmentally low-impact metal recovery operation will help meet demand.15 Aug 02:45 AM
KahuDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Govt's head in sand on evils of sea bed miningPolitical leaders on fence while people of NZ fight to keep sea mining from our waters.09 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelCoffee, tea or Jason Momoa? Hawaiian star surprises thirsty passengersIt's not every day Aquaman is handing out refreshments from the trolley.03 Aug 06:12 AM
EnvironmentGlass fishing floats an unfamiliar sightWe must develop a sustainable circular economy - we can't continue these patterns of use.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldOrca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battleChange to the balance of power at the top of the food chain could affect whole ecosystem.01 Jul 02:55 AM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Save the sea bedsOPINION: We need bold leadership to put a stop to seabed mining once and for all.28 Jun 05:00 PM
SailingFocus Sport: Pete and Blair's mission to champion a healthy oceanWorld champion sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke speak from Lisbon about bringing top sportspeople and ocean communities together to commit to using their platform for a healthy ocean. Video / NZ Herald / Live OceanWatch26 Jun 09:03 PM
EnvironmentWhat will it take for NZ to act to protect the ocean?Two Olympic gold medallists are heading to UN Ocean Conference to champion a healthy sea.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe ocean's biggest garbage pile is full of floating lifeNew York Times: Researchers find small creatures in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.09 May 08:26 PM
