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Calls for Stewart Island shark diving ban
Shark diving around Stewart Island will be under the spotlight at a public meeting tonight that is being hosted by New Zealand First.
Bizarre fish disappears
The dead oarfish washed up at Aramoana last week has disappeared and marine experts are warning against eating its 3m-long fillets.
Single image captures migrants' plight
A picture of a young boy who drowned off of the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes has come to represent the tragedy in the Mediterranean sea.
Hundreds feared dead
A shipwreck in which hundreds of people are feared dead may be one of the worst disasters of the Mediterranean migrant crisis.
Bizarre visitor from deep washes up
A bizarre, self-amputating, vertical swimming, serpent-like marine specimen has washed up on the salt marsh at Aramoana in Dunedin.
Thermal imaging could prevent ships striking whales
Thermal imaging could be used to prevent ships striking whales by detecting the heat from their bodies.
Missing fishermen: Third anxious night
The families of two fishermen missing at Port Waikato endured a third anxious night waiting for any news of their loved ones.
Missing fishermen: Air search unsuccessful
The air search today for the two missing fisherman was unsuccessful, police say.
Fishing mates lost at sea
A fisherman missing with a friend after crossing the Port Waikato Bar usually stayed clear of the notoriously dangerous stretch of water.
Sea Shepherd rescues poachers
Conservation group Sea Shepherd has come to the aid of the crew of a poaching vessel that sank off the coast of West Africa.
Your newfound neighbours
NZ is home to tens of thousands of endemic plant, animal, insect and marine species. Jamie Morton looks at 10 new finds.
Man winched to safety after boat flips
A man rescued from a ledge after a fishing trip went horribly wrong was worried about what to tell his wife when he got home without any fish.
Call to halt Auckland wharf extensions
Auckland Council has formally asked Ports of Auckland to halt construction of two massive wharf extensions.
Waiheke reserve protested
A marine reserve around Waiheke Island beaches could lead to the kind of crowding that occurs at Goat Island, residents opposed to the plan say.
Costa Concordia's final shame
The doomed Costa Concordia was carrying a huge shipment of Mafia-owned cocaine when it set off on its final voyage, investigators have said.
Legal action over Auckland port fight
Urban Auckland has taken the first legal steps to stop Ports of Auckland beginning construction on two massive wharf extensions next month.
Kiwi retailers shocked at slavery claims
Popular pet food brands sold in New Zealand have been caught up in disturbing claims of slavery on the high seas.
Pacific tuna hammered by over-fishing
There are fears tuna are teetering on the edge of survival as an excess of boats fight over a decreasing number of fish.
100 years since first NZ marlin hooked
It has been 100 years since the first marlin was caught in New Zealand waters on a rod and line, and game fishermen are celebrating the occasion in the Bay of Islands.
Summer superyacht visits soar
The number of superyachts arriving in New Zealand this summer has soared from 37 to 57 compared to last year with the biggest of them all, Serene, extending its stay for maintenance.
Young freediver dies after blacking out
The mother of a Kiwi teenager who died while freediving in Australia at the weekend says her son had a passion for diving and spearfishing
Beach patrols need rescue
Auckland's volunteer surf lifeguards are raising their hands for help - up to eight facilities need improvement over the next decade, says Surf Life Saving Northern Region.
Kiwi teen dies while freediving
A Kiwi teenager has died while free diving with three friends off the Australian coast yesterday.
Ferry causes damage in Picton Harbour
Strong winds have caused Interislander ferry Aratere to move around, causing damage to a loading ramp in Picton Harbour.
Smashing old trick hooks the big fish
Fishing is all about learning lessons, often relearning them, and the smart angler will always have an open mind.
Dead Westport kayaker named
The Westport man who died while kayaking off Tauranga Bay last month has today been named by police.