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.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

Team NZ sailor's clubmates set to watch - but with no Sky they're not watching live.

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.