New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Life beneath wavesIn Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, you can find one quarter of the world's seabird species - and around 20 per cent of its whale and dolphin species.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge marlin loaded into vanThis is what you do when you need to take home a massive fish.04 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandFirst whale watch tour since quakeWhale Watch is back on the water in Kaikoura.03 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandHow to save a lifeThis week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.02 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuFishing parks running behind scheduleA new fight may be developing between Government and iwi over fishing rights, this time in the Marlborough Sounds.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily rescued after boat sinks on TaupoA family of four has been rescued after their boat sank in Lake Taupo this morning.30 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandMissing yachtie off to Oz?Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.30 Dec 12:50 AM
WorldShark bites snorkeller on the buttSmall shark bites woman snorkelling in marine sanctuary.28 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandSea mystery: 'I'm very sad, broken in fact'The adoptive grandmother of Alan Langdon is heartbroken the Kawhia man and his 6-year-old daughter Que have not been heard from in 11 days.28 Dec 02:33 AM
WorldHow 'Fat Leonard' cheated the 7th FleetFor Fat Leonard, conning the U.S. Navy was a big piece of cake.28 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandMystery over missing dad and daughterThe disappearance of a father and daughter who set sail in a small catamaran 10 days ago is "very upsetting" for the family's local community.26 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandWhale dies in Caroline Bay near TimaruLocals were unable to save whale that repeatedly stranded on popular beach.26 Dec 11:07 PM
OpinionPaul Charman: Our forgotten islesCOMMENT: Tiny little specks of land hundreds of kilometres from New Zealand may hold key secrets about the future of our planet.23 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandFree fishing app adds to conservation dataKiwi anglers will be able to log their catch this summer - and contribute to data around our fish stocks - thanks to a free app.23 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay eyes marine reservesHawke's Bay Regional Council will consider marine reserves early next year, with a recent Environment Court decision giving regional 21 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: Leopard seal extends vacationA large leopard seal seems to have made its home in the waters of Auckland harbour.20 Dec 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Lie detector' fishing contest on againA popular fishing competition which earlier this year led to a winner being asked to take a lie-detector test has rewritten the rules 19 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandOrca and dolphins visit WellingtonA stunning summer's day in Wellington has attracted some aquatic visitors to the coastline, with locals spotting orcas and dolphins.15 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Offshore landscape has 'totally changed' after earthquakeNIWA marine ecology technician Mark Fenwick was recently working off the coast of Marlborough, participating in survey work to determine the impacts of the November 14 mW 7.8 earthquake on the rock lobster fishery.Watch15 Dec 10:20 PM
Freight and logisticsFishing giants launch dolphin protection planFishing companies pledge changes to help endangered Maui dolphins.14 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandDeep sea life needs 'better protection' from miningA researcher who has uncovered new insights into New Zealand's ocean environment says seafloor communities need better protection against any future deep-sea mining.14 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandMelting continent's far-reaching effectsChanges taking place in Antarctica are significant another to influence those on the other side of the planet, new research co-authored by a Kiwi scientist has found.14 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandAre councils prepared enough for oil spills?Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.06 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Bold plan to save Hauraki GulfProposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeal pups return to waterfall playgroundKaikoura's fur seals famously splashed and frolicked in a pool at the foot of a waterfall. And then the earthquake came.01 Dec 09:03 PM
WorldRace of her life. Officials say she cheatedPat Huffman has raised thousands for charity through dedicated racing; a race director said she cheated in one of them.30 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandCaptain of ill-fated Francie farewelledThe body of ill-fated Francie skipper Bill McNatty has been returned to his family.29 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandMum doubts son will be found aliveTwo Kiwis are aboard a fishing trawler missing off the coast of Queensland.28 Nov 10:20 PM
WorldKiwi dad missing off Queensland coastPolice have led an extensive air, land and sea search for missing trawler reportedly carrying a Kiwi father-of-six.28 Nov 10:02 AM
New ZealandQuake landslips to be cleared into seaThe Government will urgently pass quake recovery laws which allow landslips in the South Island to be cleared into the ocean without consent.28 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandA little waddle and shake goes globalOamaru's little blue penguins have become international sensations with a video of them using an underpass clocking thousands of views.16 Nov 05:47 PM
New ZealandPM promises fast-track help for KaikouraPrime Minister John Key has promised fast-track help to keep Kaikoura businesses on their feet.16 Nov 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Take tsunami sirens seriously'JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors 14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Unwelcoming party' thrown for oil companiesThe Wellington community took to the water in kayaks and held banners onshore today, to throw an "unwelcoming party" for oil companies 12 Nov 11:51 PM
