Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
The Department of Conservation is investigating after members of an ocean swimming club say they came across people fishing from a boat at Goat Island Marine Reserve.
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Watch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.
Man dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the water
The man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.
Empire Capital's Paula Herbert on what's next for the business
Holidaying in the Bay of Islands helps us 'look ahead with clarity and excitement'.
Watch: The shark that cleared Ōhope Beach
Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.
Drone footage of large shark at Ōhope beach
Chris Service videoed a large shark cruising in the shallows near surfers and swimmers at Ōhope beach on December 28. Video / Chris Service
Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
Shark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarily
Whiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.
Shark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be wary
People should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.
Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.
Logs flow again over the Eastland Port wharf
Eastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.
Expert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from womb
The shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
High Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
The High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.
'Rare dolphin' spotted in Auckland harbour: Will it affect SailGP again?
A dolphin sighting forced the cancellation of the SailGP event in Christchurch in March.
Editorial: Ferries update a political power play from Peters
OPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.
'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbour
Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.
Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out
OPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?
‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delay
Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.
Opposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled
'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'
D-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferries
The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.
Man dead after yachts collide in Sydney
A man believed to be in his 50s had a severe chest injury and died at the scene.
Failed partial takeover sparks litigation: Empire v Vital
Vital wants $214,000 from Empire for expenses it says it incurred after the failed deal.
Simon and Paula Herbert buy into NZX-listed WasteCo
New move from couple with holdings in marina, data centre and dredging sectors.
'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman Bay
They were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.
'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.
'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark
The victim has been described as 'an amazing boy' who loved fishing and diving.
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
Boat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs tree
Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.
‘One to two hours’ notice’: The NZ region at risk of 12m-high tsunamis
Tsunami surges as high as four-storey buildings could strike in an unexpected part of NZ.
'Buzzing': Orca close to shore thrills locals
A local media company says orca sighting made "once in a lifetime" footage.
Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.