Scientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.

Climate change is already transforming our oceans - but there's much more we need to know.

Conservation groups hail Niue's move to "lock up" half its EEZ as a vast ocean reserve.

Greymouth fisherman still unaccounted for after the Wendy J sank 12 days.

No further clues have yet emerged of the whereabouts of the two missing crew members.

DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday

Scientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.

The search for two boaties missing since Thursday near Smoothwater Bay continues today

A man diving for crayfish off Whangarei Heads has encountered a huge great white shark.

Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Forest and Bird to challenge seabed mining decision.

What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?

Baby dolphin dies after "hundreds" of beachgoers surrounded it to take pictures with it.

Auckland police rescued a seal wandering the streets in Auckland last night.

Drones to help Lifesavers at the famously dangerous Muriwai Beach.

Drones are making themselves useful for saving lives.

Crew left "buzzing" after spotting the world's largest animal feeding in the Hauraki Gulf.

A seafloor study has revealed an underwater orchestra below the Hauraki Gulf's surface.

Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.

A chance encounter with dolphins brings home how special NZ is

Council takes next step towards getting world-class Waikato University research institute.

The shocking damage to the Kaikoura coastline may never recover.

Investigations into slavery in the fishing industry behind new commitments.

Major tuna products supplier to NZ commits to reforms after global environmental campaign.

Talented teen's liberty turtle tops high-school section of international art contest.

Captain Mike Pryce has retired as Wellington's harbourmaster after nearly 30 years.

Huge applause welcomed Peter Burling as he walked into arrivals at Auckland Airport.

Green groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.

Now's the time to dream, one city landscape architect says of Auckland's America's Cup.

The schooner Tara is on a global expedition to better understand the state of our oceans.

Sir Peter Blake's former schooner is making a well-timed visit to Auckland this weekend.