Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMarine
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.
Whangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards
“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."
'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve
The fisherman was caught in the act eight times.
Auckland ferries cancelled due to crew shortage
Two ferry passages, from downtown to Devonport and a return, are cancelled tonight.
'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck
'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'
'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck
"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."
'The most compassionate course of action': Stranded distressed dolphin euthanised
The dolphin had been rescued yesterday before it was found stranded again.
‘Our only option is to protest’: Furious Waiheke locals call for fairer ferry fares
The recent 19 per cent price hike makes the Waiheke ferry the most expensive in the world.
Killer whale or gentle giant? Orca "attacks" are not what they seem
On World Orca Day, here's how to understand the complex world of killer whales.
Dire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discovered
From a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.
Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property
The home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.
Three yachties en route to Tonga rescued off Poor Knights Islands
The yacht is now adrift after the three men on board were rescued this morning.