Auckland port congestion major challenge to NZ supply chain, Maersk says
Maersk takes steps to try to ease national supply chain pressure point at Auckland.
Maersk takes steps to try to ease national supply chain pressure point at Auckland.
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today and two new cases in managed isolation.
Funding, testing, prototypes and ferry operator support coming together.
'Anyone who consumes this whitebait could become quite ill.'
"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
DoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.
Plan to shut down Picton aquarium prompts staff 'to hold a sit-in' protest.
Pedersen also praised finding that her husband was "instrumental" in survival of crew.
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
A cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.
Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
The Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
Health authorities say risk to public is low.
Health officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.
Quarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.
"I honestly couldn't be happier." - John Scott, Kiwi director of Norwegian firm.
Environmentalists have applauded the UN World Heritage Committee's proposal.
"I hope the waka kaupapa in 10 years' time is double what it is now."
Included are proposals to expand marine protected areas, ban trawling in vast areas.
It is illegal to remove fins and discard the body of sharks caught in NZ waters.
The outbreak of "sea snot" is alarming marine biologists and environmentalists.
A dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.
The sinking MV X-Press Pearl at Kapungoda where it is anchored off Colombo port, Sri Lanka. The fire-stricken container ship had been loaded with chemicals. Video / StringersHub via AP / Sri Lanka Air Force
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.
"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.