‘Disgusted’: Two-and-a-half-year Waiheke protest camp draws fire
Auckland Council says it is taking enforcement action against the Pūtuki Bay camp.
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Government announces six new South Island marine reserves
The new reserves will increase protection around the mainland.
Hopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipper
A rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.
One dead as cruise ship comes to aid of NZ yacht in distress
New Zealand-flagged sailing ship Second Life sent a distress call at 7pm on Sunday night.
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
Dire Strait: Decision delayed on mega ferry terminal cost blow-out
Ministers won't say whether the issue will be resolved before the upcoming election.
Super-spreading scourge to be sucked from seabed in new trial
Officials will use suction dredging against the high-risk seaweed in new Aotea trials.
'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killed
DoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.
How much dropping its 's' will cost Port of Auckland in rebranding
Port of Tauranga has also unveiled its first new-look brand in 25 years.
'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beach
An estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
Auckland port automation project shambles spawns a big new cost
Port aims to get conversion of new - now redundant - machinery under way soon.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Interislander advertises communications job with crisis management experience
Dire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.
Interislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelled
Passengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.
'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
Lolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivity
Caregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.
Apartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain views
When a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.
Sealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boat
An alarm was raised by a crew member.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, award
University of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.
Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Watch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtle
It looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.
Marine heatwaves: Why NZ's waters are only getting warmer
NZ's seas once warmed to double the global average when CO2 levels were as high as now.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
Letters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reserves
OPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.
Turtley devoted: A friendship as wide as the ocean
An unlikely friendship makes for a heart-warming story.