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Harpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobby

Conservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.

Fire on tug boat extinguished

Navy boards burning tug

A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Overachieving kids testing edge of reason

Climbing Everest one minute, circumnavigating the globe the next. It's enough to make any adult feel inadequate.

Geoff Thomas: Give 'em a chance

Use common sense when releasing fish and they will more likely survive.

Near collision on Waitemata

Bid to repair Cousteau ship

Last of Navy's new ships due in port tomorrow

The last of seven new Navy ships will arrive in Auckland tomorrow, at least two years late, and following a troubled maiden voyage from the ship builder's yard in Australia.

Ministry probes dead fish mystery

Moko follows fisherman friend to Tauranga

The captain of a fishing trawler befriended by Moko reckons the tunes of AC/DC might be part of the allure.

Second Navy ship hit by fault

NZ threatens court action over whaling

NZ will join Australia in taking legal action over Japan's whaling programme if last minute diplomatic solutions are not found.

Lifejacket prosecution

Aquaculture keen to grow, as rules relax

Geoff Thomas: The X factor

Much of the thrill of sea fishing is that you never know what you may reel in.

Luxury superyacht a world first for seafaring in style

A taste of luxury on board a superyacht at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Over the moon about a glorious day out with the snapper

Anti-whaling activist likely to admit four charges

Peter Bethune is not expected to plead guilty to an assault charge when he faces court in Tokyo tomorrow.