PremiumPremiumConstructionLocals oppose boatshed, ramp scheme for $22m Herne Bay home'Massive thing will dominate the wee public bay, its foreshore and the Herne Bay coast.'27 May 05:00 PM
WorldShip runs aground in Egypt’s Suez CanalTugboats are trying to re-float the bulk carrier that originates from Hong Kong.25 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandOne person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharfEmergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.24 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandMultiple investigations under way into beleagured Shiling cargo shipSingaporean authorities are sending an investigator to Wellington.23 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandShiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyageThe vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.21 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meet the Taranaki DragonsTaranaki breast cancer survivors paddle on to the world stage.19 May 09:22 PM
KahuInvasive seaweed 'has anti-cancer properties'Whiore Enterprises hopes to see the repurposing of invasive seaweed into products.19 May 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShips' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at BeehiveTwo ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.15 May 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Fisherman's close call as tiger shark attacks kayakFisherman thought "big brown thing" was a turtle. He was wrong.15 May 07:10 AM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday callIt’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.15 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandWaimarie steamer records best season yet, with local visitors driving numbersManager calls time after seven years and high-traffic season.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people injured in jet boat 'incident', four rescue choppers flown into isolated Canterbury areaFour helicopters are already on the scene, with more on the way.14 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandContainer ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failuresThe container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.14 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday callYesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.12 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday callIt's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.12 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandLarge pod of dolphins in Oriental Bay, Wellington delights onlookersOne witness estimated the pod had about 100 dolphins.09 May 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBeachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the startOne narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.05 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMillions lost in luxury cruise liner travel company's turmoilDramatic end to a travel journey: Millions of dollars sink.02 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandHorror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind supportBill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.29 Apr 07:53 AM
WorldEleven dead, nine still missing after boat sinks in west IndonesiaRescuers searching for nine people still missing in the rough seas near Indonesia.28 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandSix months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSome Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortagesInterislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.25 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ's seas are still running warm - why?With winter closing in fast, New Zealand’s seas are still running abnormally warm.24 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandWellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deathsMore fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.22 Apr 05:29 AM
WorldCalifornia researchers attempt ocean climate solutionSeawater can store 150 times more carbon dioxide per unit volume than air.22 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandSend injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at workThe worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.19 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImmigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry servicesFour out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.11 Apr 06:08 AM
Project AucklandPorts of Auckland turnaround gains speedThe port company is determined to right the wrongs by concentrating on its core business.10 Apr 04:59 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Marina to follow up with yachties interested in new berthsAuckland Boat Show just the lure needed to attract boaties up north.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sailHowever, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.27 Mar 01:31 AM
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 ZealandMicroplastics detected in sea life in Wellington baysThe findings could have implications for our seafood.23 Mar 07:18 PM
New ZealandNorthland electric boat company set to expandWhangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.19 Mar 04:00 PM