Kaikōura dolphin scientist dies in California dive boat fire
A scientist who completed her masters in Kaikōura was known for having "a smiling face".
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Pregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescue
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Iwi consultation on Kermadecs 'rushed and superficial' - Finlayson
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Waiheke Island car ferry service cancelled after power lost to two engines
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Kiwi vessel helps rescue Danish yachties from sinking vessel
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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
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Francie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join police
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Coastguard joins search for boatie missing off Hihi
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New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
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Mako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermen
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Letters: Cultural events protocol, our wildlife in crisis, council pay rates, the name of god
Never before has nature needed our help the way it does now.
Boaties fear being kicked out for America's Cup super yachts
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Study finds urgent need to understand NZ's blue backyard
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Bottlenose dolphin spotted in Andersons Bay
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15 lost at sea in wartime flying-boat crash
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