$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?
Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.
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Watch: Surprising video of orca family up close
Family of three orcas captured riding alongside bow of a yacht near Cape Rodney.
Shot: Famed Auckland leopard seal Owha injured, firearm suspected
Beloved Auckland Harbour seal shot in face, says researcher.
Before and after: Photos reveal SkyCity fire's devastation
Impacts of contaminated water and toxic smoke continue as the flames die down.
Yacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio
Photos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.
Has the (fan) worm turned?
A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 1013
Boat tragedy: 'I received the news no parent should ever receive'
Father's "heart dropped" when he found out his 6yo boy was missing in the water.
'Worst day of my life': Mum of 6yo who died in boating tragedy
Nekko Paul Haworth, 6, has been identified as the boy found dead at Havelock Marina.
Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
Covering climate now: A bird on the brink
With a population of 45, this species is at the brink. Climate change may push it over.
Epic voyage: Celestial navigators in Tauranga after sailing from Tahiti
Double-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite arrives in Tauranga Harbour after an epic trip.
Young Christchurch mosque vigil organiser recognised
Engineer Sir Ron Carter was awarded the premium 2019 Blake Medal.
Kaikōura dolphin scientist dies in California dive boat fire
A scientist who completed her masters in Kaikōura was known for having "a smiling face".
'Ghost divers' go fishing for rubbish
"Ghost divers" are set to launch a huge clean-up off Okahu Bay this weekend.
$400k boost to Hauraki Gulf shellfish stocks
Funding to restore shellfish beds lost through over-fishing and degradation of land.
The huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, Waiheke
The huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, Waiheke. Video / Mark Fuller
'Operating like a bunch of cowboys': Ferry service reaches 'peak failure'
"There is no competition and they are being left to get away with murder."
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Actor petitions Government to help Māui dolphin
She's delivered a petition calling for greater protections for the endangered mammals.
Baby sea mammal that captured hearts dies consuming plastic
The young dugong was named Marium after marine biologists found her orphaned and lost.
Not so swell: High tide, big waves force gymgoers to retreat
"We quickly decided to move our cars out of the way."
Pregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescue
A pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.
Iwi consultation on Kermadecs 'rushed and superficial' - Finlayson
Former National Cabinet Minister says previous Govt's consultation with iwi was flawed.
AgriSea growing on a diet of seaweed and science
AgriSea brews up a case for the commercial power of seaweed.
Waiheke Island car ferry service cancelled after power lost to two engines
The ferry drifted about 100m before crew dropped anchor.
Protest sheep says proposed marina would be baaaaad
A 186-berth marina has been approved for Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island.
Kiwi vessel helps rescue Danish yachties from sinking vessel
Stricken yachties picked up by two yachts who were in area and are now heading to Tonga.
Auckland port pens deal for world's first electric tug
Vessel touted as the first full-size electric tug of its kind.
Hunker down! It's a stormy Saturday - rain, snow, massive waves to strike NZ
Temperatures will fall as low as -6C tomorrow in parts of the South Island.
Francie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join police
Tavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.
Coastguard joins search for boatie missing off Hihi
Search will resume this morning for a missing boatie in the Far North.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Orua Sea Cave a highlight of Coromandel sights
The best parts of the Coromandel are the hard-to-reach sea caves.
What lies beneath? Why builders are under fire for the state of the Hauraki Gulf
"Not only are we losing precious top soil, but it is destroying marine ecosystems."