WorldStudy exposes world's slaughter of sharksSharks are being slaughtered at an unsustainable rate, with a new study showing 100 million are killed a year.03 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandPlastic rubbish killing sea lifeAbout 225 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally each year. New Zealand imported nearly 210,00 tonnes of nurdles last year and 61 per cent of plastics made in New Zealand are used for packaging.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandVolunteers net 27 bags of litter in beach clean up to kick off SeaweekInstead of rubbish, Okahu Bay was littered yesterday morning with people cleaning up the shore.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRuakaka fishing competition to returnThere could be some fish hooks in the way prizes are allocated in future but the organisers of the southern hemisphere's biggest snapper contest say it will definitely be held again next year.25 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandBay iwi demands more Rena informationThe Rena's owner and insurers are not disclosing the full details of assessments on potential environmental impact associated with leaving the wreck on the reef, a lawyer representing iwi says.21 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandMarine company fined $30k after explosionA Mangawhai marine company has been ordered to pay $30,000 after a boat explosion injured three people, including one who suffered permanent hearing loss.19 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish blamedMicroscopic jellyfish could be the real culprit for the painful rash developed by some Western Bay beach-goers.19 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandSnap: Disaster in the makingAuckland yachtsman Gary Carruthers watched in shock as the overloaded boat motored past him between Station and Mullet bays on Saturday afternoon.18 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSalvors battle above, below waterlineIt's just over 500 days since the grounding of the MV Rena caused our worst maritime environmental disaster. Jamie Morton and Alan Gibson visit what's left of the ship.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFundraising yacht on deckPhilanthropist Sir Owen Glenn's superyacht Ubiquitous has taken up residence at the Viaduct Basin.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhen the boat comes inThey reckon everyone’s looking at us because they think we’re cops. I’m not so sure. I think it’s more that we’re the only boat on the gulf without a fishing rod.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDemocracy 'trashed' in gulf callDemocracy Action has attacked a decision by Auckland Council on membership of a steering group for the $1.8 million marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBillionaire's superyacht boostAustralian billionaire James Packer has brought his 87.5-metre superyacht Arctic P to Auckland for a refit that could mean upwards of $10 million for the local economy.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties saved by lifejacketsLifejackets saved the lives of boaties in two water emergencies as people took to the lakes and seas this weekend.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Shallow water yields better rewards for snapper fans.A kayak or dinghy is the best option for catching snapper at the moment, because fishing in a few metres of water is producing better results than out in the deep.08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew boat has more, for lessAlthough there are increasingly positive signs that things are, at last, looking up for the marine industry.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo charges for Kiwi over tragedyA New Zealander who was driving a motorboat which hit and killed an 11-year-old girl at a London water park will not face charges, British police have decided.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMussel farm opponents shockedA controversial new mussel farm off the Far North coast has been given the green light amid claims it will displace dolphins and deprive boaties of safe anchorage.30 Jan 09:37 PM
LifestyleGeoff Thomas: High value fishingA visit to the Chatham Islands is high on the bucket list for many New Zealanders. For when it comes to fishing, hunting, diving, snorkelling, tramping, enjoying the outdoors and simply kicking back, it is like going back in time 50 years.26 Jan 04:30 PM
