Bright blue menace real threat to fun in the waves
In a four-part series, experts take a look at the toxic surprises that could be lurking in the backyard, beach or bush - or even the bathroom - this summer. We start with a look at the beach.
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New photos of the Rena
Over 280 of the 1368 shipping containers have been removed from the stricken cargo ship Rena since it ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga.
Wellington bids for marine hub status
Can the winds of Wellington help the capital city to join Auckland and become a marine industry hub?
Stranded Sparta from the air
Take a look at the stranded vessel SPARTA and the Norwegian rescue vessel SEL JEVAER from the air.
NZ beaches hit with tide of trash
2.66 tonnes of trash was removed in the first Christmas coast clean-up in Auckland, worrying figures for those hoping to hit the beaches this summer.
Humpbacks show off in the Hauraki Gulf
A humpback whale and her calf frolicked in the Hauraki Gulf yesterday, entertaining a boatload of tourists.