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'Whale Tales' arts trail highlights conservation fail
Bryde's Whale under threat as its food source, zooplankton, is susceptible to pollution.

Illegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'
Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.

Shockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga Harbour
Evidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.

'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in Tonga
Volcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.

Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.

Opinion | Resolving our supply chain crisis
OPINION: Maritime Union secretary says it's time for a coastal shipping and port strategy.

Whale stranded in shallows at Coromandel beach
A whale is stranded at Te Kouma beach near Coromandel Town.

'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking message
A lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.

2022 travel: What's new for your Australian wish-list?
Think you've been there, done that, bought the t-shirt when it comes to Aus? Think again.

Missing family found safe after fishing trip
The four children are between the ages of 7 and 11.

Unbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale
"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."

'Everyone ran out of water': Search for missing person attacked by sharks in WA
A swimmer is missing after reportedly being attacked by two sharks.

New coastal cargo shipper promises more services to come
Company intends to use secondary ports such as Nelson, Whanganui and New Plymouth.

Off-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells Beach
Police have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.

Alex Rogers: 'Mum called me a little diplomat'
The former diplomat is now the chief executive of the Hauraki Gulf Forum.

Kiri Gillespie: Rena response could have and should have been better
OPINION: It seemed it was only thanks to thousands of volunteers the beaches were saved.

Local Focus: Busy seal season comes with warning
Be vigilant and keep dogs on leads when near seals. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Tragedy avoided: Giant ship collides with fishing boat
TAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.

Don Rothwell: NZ in South China Sea dispute
OPINION: China will note the NZ intervention and a formal response can be expected.

Boaties furious over housing on marina land
Once marina assets are gone, they are gone forever, says Paul Glass.

Charges laid over Ports of Auckland death
Pala'amo Kalati was crushed by a container during a lift operation last year.

Only half of contracted port workers vaccinated - Hipkins
"It is the contracted workers ... proving the most challenging and difficult to budge."

Editorial: Unvaccinated port workers inconceivable
EDITORIAL: We have health & safety conditions to protect workers in hazardous situations.

Tauranga port's exposure to Covid ship erodes faith in system - port chair
NZ's busiest port needs to be able to rely on Govt border security advice, says chairman.

Delta outbreak would require 'short, sharp' level 4 lockdown - Hipkins
A relook at alert level settings comes as countries grapple with escalating Covid cases.

Local Focus: Motiti Protection Area 'makes it illegal for us to be Māori'
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.