New ZealandFishers following rules over the holiday periodNorthland fisheries officers say they have seen little illegal fishing over the holiday period.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIslanders feel the love at anti-marina concertA fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree stingray stabbings this weekA 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.09 Jan 06:28 AM
KahuTourist hotspot in blockade threatA blockade at the entrance to Hole in the Rock is being considered as part of a long-running row over money and mana.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFisher pulling nets struck by stingrayA 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.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge 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.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPair snapped fishing in marine reserveTwo Auckland holidaymakers suspected of illegally fishing inside a Northland marine reserve could face charges.06 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandSea floor map stuns expertsRevelations from 3D imaging study may prompt rethink on origins of vast underwater ridge east of Auckland.06 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandSolo yachtie, 76, badly hurt in fallRound-the-world solo yachtsman Stanley Paris has been seriously injured more than 2000km east of Porto Alegre, in Brazil, after falling from his mast.06 Jan 06:26 PM
New ZealandMarina 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.05 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleOn a beach to nowhereA large white luxury fishing boat captured the attention of holidaymakers after it was beached at Whangamata Harbour on Friday.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBody of missing fisherman foundA 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.05 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandDiver films rare orca encounterA man filming his diving expedition in Northland caught more than crayfish when he came face to face with a pod of orcas.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe Super Yacht CityThe <i>Herald</i> has walked the docks to catalogue the opulent visitors to the City of Sails.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo, you really can't fish hereThe Department of Conservation (DoC) has quashed a rumour circulating in Hawkes Bay promoting an "open fishing day" at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve today.17 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandBoatie saved by braveryA Kaiaua man is being credited with the courageous rescue of a stricken boatie.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAgony after stingray hitFisherman airlifted to hospital after fish's barb just misses an artery in his leg.14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Rena response should leave us more secureEditorial: The final outcome of the Rena grounding was far from the environmental disaster initially forecast.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRena probe report seen to fall shortA newly released independent review into Maritime New Zealand's handling of the Rena disaster has been described by the agency's first director as "housekeeping".03 Dec 04:30 PM