Latest from Marine
Fears cage diving increases shark risk
"I can't see this behaviour of having sharks associate food with boats coming to anything good." Shark-cage diving isn't appreciated by some Stewart Is boaties.
Rigging issues end solo yachtie's trip
'I must now abandon this dream', says the 76-year-old former Dunedin man who was trying to sail around the world solo.
Police probe fatal dinghy crash
Footage of a fatal crash between a dinghy and a yacht in the Bay of Islands has been given to authorities to determine who was at fault.
Islanders feel the love at anti-marina concert
A fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.
Fishers following rules over the holiday period
Northland fisheries officers say they have seen little illegal fishing over the holiday period.
Three stingray stabbings this week
A diver who suffered a potentially fatal blow when struck in the chest by a stingray's barb is one of several people to have a close encounter so far this summer.
Tourist hotspot in blockade threat
A blockade at the entrance to Hole in the Rock is being considered as part of a long-running row over money and mana.
Large shark too close for comfort
"I saw everyone running from the water." Swimmers and boarders at Papamoa Beach head for sand as bronze whaler swims through the shallows.
Fisher pulling nets struck by stingray
A fisherman stabbed by a stingray while hauling in nets at sea managed to cut the barb off while it was still embedded in his leg.
Pair snapped fishing in marine reserve
Two Auckland holidaymakers suspected of illegally fishing inside a Northland marine reserve could face charges.
Sea floor map stuns experts
Revelations from 3D imaging study may prompt rethink on origins of vast underwater ridge east of Auckland.
Solo yachtie, 76, badly hurt in fall
Round-the-world solo yachtsman Stanley Paris has been seriously injured more than 2000km east of Porto Alegre, in Brazil, after falling from his mast.
On a beach to nowhere
A large white luxury fishing boat captured the attention of holidaymakers after it was beached at Whangamata Harbour on Friday.
Marina objectors prepare for fight
'We're not intimidated by wealthy individuals.' Opponents of a 160-berth marina plan for Waiheke Island are promising a 'David and Goliath' battle.
Body of missing fisherman found
A body found in Bay of Plenty has been confirmed as that of a fisherman who disappeared after a stingray pulled his fishing rod into the sea.
Diver films rare orca encounter
A man filming his diving expedition in Northland caught more than crayfish when he came face to face with a pod of orcas.
The Super Yacht City
The Herald has walked the docks to catalogue the opulent visitors to the City of Sails.
No, you really can't fish here
The Department of Conservation (DoC) has quashed a rumour circulating in Hawkes Bay promoting an "open fishing day" at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve today.
Boatie saved by bravery
A Kaiaua man is being credited with the courageous rescue of a stricken boatie.
Agony after stingray hit
Fisherman airlifted to hospital after fish's barb just misses an artery in his leg.