Correlation of sea lion decline to squid fishery not so clear-cut, scientists say.

Divers around the world offer insights into how climate change might affect our oceans.

Footage has emerged of a chance encounter with a sea lion in Otago harbour's waters.

New Auckland study shows benefits of marine protected areas extend past their boundaries.

Auckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.

Tens of thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, or velella, first appeared on Blaketown Beach.

A Wellington beach is awash with electric blue jellyfish-like creatures.

Delve into the depths of the Big Pacific without taking a foot off land.

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

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.

Microsoft, Datacom - and a theatre company - have joined NZ's newest charter school.

Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

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

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 determined group of locals are trying to save their marine reserve from sediment.

Boat builders are waiting to hear what they can construct for the next America's Cup.

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.