Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
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All lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around Auckland
Unusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.
All aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us home
New figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.
Titanic's last secret - the judge's inquiry notes revealed
The personal papers of the judge who investigated the Titanic disaster have been revealed.
Watch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of Islands
Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.
Sealegs Amphibious boat commercial
Sealegs faces further court action after losing long-running legal case. Video / Sealegs
NZ's stunning snorkel and dive spots
Grab the fins, snorkel or scuba gear and dive into our beautiful underwater world.
'Just insane': Hundreds queue for ferry to Waiheke as line snake down Queen St
Passengers waiting for a ferry to Waiheke are facing long delays this afternoon.
Greenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boats
Greenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Boat capsizes on Kapiti Coast, rescued occupants 'exhausted'
Coastguard, surf lifesaving club, Search & Rescue and rescue chopper crew all notified.
Manaki Whitebait
Bluff-based pilot project aims to make land-based commercial whitebait farming a reality. Video / Supplied
Covid-19 risk: Fire crews couldn't board container ship leaking liquid nitrogen
Ice formed on the ship, but fire crews were unable to get on board due to a Covid-19 risk.
Why has this Christchurch beach turned pink?
Southshore beach has turned bright pink recently.
Weather warning: Caution urged around capital's beaches
Wellington's gloomy weather continues as big swells collide with high tides.
Tanker with Covid-linked crew gets go-ahead to berth at Lyttelton
The vessel was banned from the port yesterday while its passengers awaited test results.
'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise Ardern
The Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.
PPE did not stop health workers catching Covid-19 from mariners
"We know this virus is tricky and has thwarted our systems before."
Communication breakdown: Nursing student mistakenly let out of self-isolation early
Pub worker released from self-isolation then ordered back home a day later after mix up.
International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation
But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.
Live animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipments
The number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.
Auckland BnB guests not told host tested positive for Covid
Officials have defended decision not to tell guests, saying they aren't close contacts.
New Covid cluster's trail: Bank, pub, gym all scramble after links to positive cases
How the virus has spread from a port worker on a foreign vessel throughout Auckland.
Special report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?
He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.
Port worker has new virus strain; likely infected on ship heading for Brisbane
The port worker is the first Covid-19 community case in NZ since September 24.
Port Taranaki close contacts: One negative, two awaiting test results
Workers have been tested and are isolating at home while they await their results.
Akaroa set to become adventure playground
Adventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Up-close encounter with orcas 'unbelievable'
Orcas cruising the Hauraki Gulf have delighted those who have spotted them.
Ardern steps in after UK family whose son was killed by speedboat refused NZ entry
Grieving UK family held up in Tahiti as cyclone season approaches following NZ snub.
Whale dies after getting stuck under Auckland wharf
The 4m juvenile minke whale was likely disoriented by the shallow waters, expert says.
Picton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineer
New cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.
'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hope
Lochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.
Grieving UK family stranded on yacht refused entry into NZ after son's death
"I feel it's one rule for them and one rule for us."
NZ's quarantine inequality: Superyacht from Malta to isolate at Queens Wharf
An 81-metre superyacht will today be the first to dock at a quarantine berth in Auckland.