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Branson dives deep for next venture
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson now plans to explore the deepest depths of the world's oceans with a jet-like submarine.
DOC investigates reports of fishing in marine reserve
Department of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.
Princess Ashika sentences 'a joke', says friend of victims
A New Zealand-based Tongan man who lost friends in the Princess Ashika ferry tragedy in Tonga says the sentences handed to three of the men found guilty over the incident are a joke.
Princess Ashika sentencing today
Four men and a shipping company found guilty of 30 charges relating to the 2009 sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika, in which 74 people died, will be sentenced today.
Ferry victims' families satisfied with guilty verdict
Families of the passengers whose lives were lost in Tonga's Princess Ashika ferry tragedy feel they have got some justice.
Oil prospector to follow DOC guidelines - minister
The Government says Petrobras is following DOC guidelines to minimise the disturbance to marine mammals while it looks for oil off the East Cape.
Success: From NZ, to the superyachts of the world
Firm's clothes are worn on some of the most luxurious vessels afloat.
Tropical fish hightailing it to New Zealand waters
An invasion of tropical fish previously unseen in New Zealand waters could be an effect of global warming, a marine expert says.
Marine bill win draws line in sand
Amid cries of racism and snipes between the Maori Party and its former colleague Hone Harawira, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed yesterday.
Thailand: A fish with Facebook friends
Kate Roff submerges off the coast of Thailand to meet a local celebrity.
Success: Little gadget aiming for a big market
NZ-developed mounting device is already selling in Australian stores.
Shark bite almost severs woman's arm
A woman who was attacked by a shark north of Newcastle, in Australia's NSW, was bitten several times on the head, shoulder, neck and arms...