New Zealand$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.29 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Surprising video of orca family up closeFamily of three orcas captured riding alongside bow of a yacht near Cape Rodney.29 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandShot: Famed Auckland leopard seal Owha injured, firearm suspectedBeloved Auckland Harbour seal shot in face, says researcher.27 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandBefore and after: Photos reveal SkyCity fire's devastationImpacts of contaminated water and toxic smoke continue as the flames die down.24 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandYacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trioPhotos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.14 Oct 10:59 PM
EnvironmentHas the (fan) worm turned?A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 101310 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandBoat 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.10 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Worst day of my life': Mum of 6yo who died in boating tragedyNekko Paul Haworth, 6, has been identified as the boy found dead at Havelock Marina.09 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandBody found on boat in Mount MaunganuiA man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.04 Oct 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovering climate now: A bird on the brinkWith a population of 45, this species is at the brink. Climate change may push it over.19 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuEpic voyage: Celestial navigators in Tauranga after sailing from TahitiDouble-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite arrives in Tauranga Harbour after an epic trip.12 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandYoung Christchurch mosque vigil organiser recognisedEngineer Sir Ron Carter was awarded the premium 2019 Blake Medal.05 Sep 10:15 AM
WorldKaikōura dolphin scientist dies in California dive boat fireA scientist who completed her masters in Kaikōura was known for having "a smiling face".05 Sep 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Ghost divers' go fishing for rubbish"Ghost divers" are set to launch a huge clean-up off Okahu Bay this weekend.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$400k boost to Hauraki Gulf shellfish stocksFunding to restore shellfish beds lost through over-fishing and degradation of land.27 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, WaihekeThe huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, Waiheke. Video / Mark FullerWatch24 Aug 03:16 AM
New Zealand'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."22 Aug 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yetSeventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandActor petitions Government to help Māui dolphinShe's delivered a petition calling for greater protections for the endangered mammals.18 Aug 10:03 PM
WorldBaby sea mammal that captured hearts dies consuming plasticThe young dugong was named Marium after marine biologists found her orphaned and lost.17 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandNot so swell: High tide, big waves force gymgoers to retreat"We quickly decided to move our cars out of the way."15 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandPregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescueA pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.09 Aug 10:28 PM
KahuIwi consultation on Kermadecs 'rushed and superficial' - FinlaysonFormer National Cabinet Minister says previous Govt's consultation with iwi was flawed.09 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAgriSea growing on a diet of seaweed and scienceAgriSea brews up a case for the commercial power of seaweed.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke Island car ferry service cancelled after power lost to two enginesThe ferry drifted about 100m before crew dropped anchor.08 Aug 09:28 AM
New ZealandProtest sheep says proposed marina would be baaaaadA 186-berth marina has been approved for Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island.07 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandKiwi vessel helps rescue Danish yachties from sinking vesselStricken yachties picked up by two yachts who were in area and are now heading to Tonga.07 Aug 01:52 AM
Freight and logisticsAuckland port pens deal for world's first electric tugVessel touted as the first full-size electric tug of its kind.04 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandHunker down! It's a stormy Saturday - rain, snow, massive waves to strike NZTemperatures will fall as low as -6C tomorrow in parts of the South Island.03 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandFrancie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join policeTavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.02 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandCoastguard joins search for boatie missing off HihiSearch will resume this morning for a missing boatie in the Far North.31 Jul 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelOrua Sea Cave a highlight of Coromandel sightsThe best parts of the Coromandel are the hard-to-reach sea caves.26 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat 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."16 Jul 07:00 PM