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

The whale had earlier been spotted stranded.

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.

Mystery still surrounds the decision of some crew to jump overboard.

The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

Five crew still missing after jumping ship without lifesaving gear amid beheading claims.

At least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.

There is a call for more education and coastal safety training for migrant communities.

A crowd gathered at Tindalls Beach to take in the breath-taking natural water show.

Port workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.

The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.

DoC and Te Papa returned the 350kg honu, washed up in Banks Peninsula, to Canterbury hapū.

A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.

No comment from John Dixon as he left court after admitting his role in a boat rage incident at a Coromandel wharf. Video / Belinda Feek

Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

From midnight tonight all managed isolation and quarantine workers must be vaccinated.

More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.

"It absolutely was crazy, I couldn't believe it," beach-goer says after amazing encounter.

On the icy night that 1526 souls were lost at sea, "the stars seemed really to be alive".

The Duke of Edinburgh believed his funeral should glorify God rather than himself.

A $200 fine has been given to the person responsible for the pollution.

"We did spare a thought for Sir Ed (Hillary) as we descended..the height of Everest."

When the same thing happened 252 million years ago, 90 per cent of marine species died.

Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.

A second child remains in a serious condition after the boat flipped with five on board.