Delta outbreak would require 'short, sharp' level 4 lockdown - Hipkins
A relook at alert level settings comes as countries grapple with escalating Covid cases.
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New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Antarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in Wellington
DOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.
Italy allows migrant boat to dock, another still at sea
Boat was carrying 250 migrants including 70 minors, one with 549 passengers still at sea.
Covid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in Southland
Health officials say they're "aware of some anxiety" but every precaution is being taken.
Kāpiti Coast residents fear repercussions of ramped up snapper fishing
MPI wants to increase catch by as much as 133 per cent following rejuvenated stock levels.
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.
Covid-infected UN worker flown from Fiji in 'dedicated, secure' ICU
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today and two new cases in managed isolation.
Auckland, Cook Strait electric ferries moving closer to reality
Funding, testing, prototypes and ferry operator support coming together.
Ethanol fritters: University's warning after toxic frozen whitebait theft
'Anyone who consumes this whitebait could become quite ill.'
Covid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'
"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."
'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby Orca
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
Fine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's pod
DoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.
Picton aquarium closure plan prompts staff 'sit-in' protest
Plan to shut down Picton aquarium prompts staff 'to hold a sit-in' protest.
'It's tragic': Skipper of yacht died while saving others, investigation finds
Pedersen also praised finding that her husband was "instrumental" in survival of crew.
Baby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expert
Toa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.
Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
Cruise ship passenger drowned after climbing overboard
A cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.
16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event planned
Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Ship with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on Monday
The Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.
Port Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
Covid-19: Crew of the Viking Bay isolating after two test positive
Health authorities say risk to public is low.
Covid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positive
Health officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.
Editorial: The battle of Waiheke Island's haves and have-yachts
EDITORIAL: First the marina, now Hauraki Gulf island clash takes to the skies.
'Stay off the water': Two kayakers found safe after missing off Wellington coast
'It's absolutely nuts being out in those kind of weather conditions.' - Wellington mayor.
'Mass exodus' of NZ superyachts predicted as French Polynesia offers Covid-19 vaccine passport
Quarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.
'It's a total slam dunk!' - Kiwi on US$1.05b proposed deal
"I honestly couldn't be happier." - John Scott, Kiwi director of Norwegian firm.
Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef health
Environmentalists have applauded the UN World Heritage Committee's proposal.
The sea, the whenua, the sky: Young navigator Noenoe Barclay-Kerr's life on the ocean
"I hope the waka kaupapa in 10 years' time is double what it is now."
Leaked document reveals proposals to revive Hauraki Gulf
Included are proposals to expand marine protected areas, ban trawling in vast areas.
Shark fin exports: NZ's 'dirty little secret'
It is illegal to remove fins and discard the body of sharks caught in NZ waters.