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Auckland man drowns at Uretiti beach
A 25-year-old Auckland man drowned at Uretiti Beach, near Ruakaka in Northland yesterday, while setting a crab pot.
How to stay safe in water
As thousands of holidaymakers get set to hit the beach and boaties prepare to launch, warnings are being issued about staying safe.
Photos: Top shots explained
Four of the best photographers at the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) discuss their favourite shots.
Poor water blights beaches
A world-class surfing spot and one of Northland's most picturesque strands of coastline are among more than 40 swimming beaches hit with a "caution" label for water quality.
Fewer berths in new marina plan
As thousands of holidaymakers converge on Waiheke for the summer break, new details about a controversial proposal for the island's gateway can be revealed.
Crayfish diver dead in boating accident
A man is dead after going on a crayfishing trip in Akaroa Harbour.
NZ beach water quality under spotlight
Fourteen per cent of monitored beaches in New Zealand are classified as "high risk" for water quality issues.
Rena probe reveals catalogue of issues
New Zealand's maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, after a high-level report into the Rena grounding.
Aratere cleared to sail again
The beleaguered Interislander ferry Aratere has been cleared to sail again tonight after the vessel suffered yet another technical fault today.
Fightback after years of exploitation
In the long story of the Hauraki Gulf, humans have been in the picture for mere moments.
Sea Change: Safe habitats key to stocks
In the second of the Sea Change series science reporter Jamie Morton looks at the health of the gulf’s fish populations.
Turning the tide in the Hauraki Gulf
Could teamwork deliver a plan to save the Hauraki Gulf for future generations? Science reporter Jamie Morton considers the issue.
Miner drops appeal against rejected proposal
Would-be seabed miner Trans-Tasman Resources has dropped its appeal against its rejected proposal to vacuum ironsands off the ocean floor.
Rejected mining company considers fresh bid
A company has abandoned a High Court appeal against a decision rejecting its application to mine up to 50 million tonnes of black sand off the West Coast seabed.
294m ship berth shocks marine officers
Marine officers are aghast a 294-metre iron-sands export ship will be allowed to berth close to the rugged Waikato west coast tomorrow - without a licensed pilot.
Activists barricade oil company doors
Activists say they shut the Wellington offices of an oil company this morning to protest deep sea oil exploration.
Interislander ferry retired
The problem-riddled Interislander ferry Arahura will be retired from service and replaced next year, it has been announced.
Body spotted from passing cruise ship
A fisherman's body was found in the waters of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf last night by a passing cruise ship.
Body of missing fisherman found
The body of missing fisherman Maxium Efremychev has been found off Omaha Beach.
Partner keeps vigil for missing fisherman
The partner of a fisherman missing since he fell from an inflatable boat is still hopeful he will be found alive, despite it being four days since he was last seen.
Race skipper's 'toughest call ever'
Team Vestas Wind skipper Chris Nicholson says the decision to tell crew to abandon their Volvo Ocean Race yacht was the toughest of his life.