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

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.

Japan has passed a law that allows it to protect its whaling fleet.

Len Dillon was desperately clinging to the back of his boat in a freezing, strong current.

An Auckland based firm joins Team NZ at the finals, providing real-time safety updates.

Paint company Resene is helping Team New Zealand move faster through the waters.

A witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.

Tevita Kava hasn't been seen since he fell into the Waitemata Harbour. This is his story.

New Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.

A high-level scientific panel has again urged NZ to save the Maui dolphin from extinction.

Scientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.

A long-running legal battle around shark cage diving gets into murky waters.

Dead whale towed from harbour after officials thought it may be a shipping hazard.

Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.