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Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort
The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.
Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.
‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightings
The DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.
Manta magic
About 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of Islands
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.
‘Beautiful girl’: Mum's tribute to teen killed in shark attack at popular Queensland beach
Charlize Zmuda, 17, was bitten by a shark 100m offshore at Woorim Beach.
Russian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials say
Evidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.
'Won’t eat you': Jetskier’s thrilling close encounter with 5m whale shark
The 5m-long beast swam around the jetski before bumping it and moving on.
US man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing trip
The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.
Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides
Baby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.
Sharks stranded in rock pools near Ahipara
A group of bronze whaler sharks made the rock pools in the Te Kōhanga / Tauroa area their temporary home. Video / Lisa McNab
Watch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetski
The jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.
How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.
‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine Reserve
The Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents.
Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings
Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.
'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attack
Eli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.
Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
Australian scientist claims to have solved the decade-long Flight MH370 mystery
Was the plane deliberately flown into a remote underwater terrain?
Ghost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the Atlantic
Despite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Rare dolphin spotted in Auckland's Waitematā Harbour
A Hector's or critically endangered Māui dolphin has been spotted in the Waitematā Harbour, just over a month before the Auckland SailGP event. Video / Jason Britten
Watch: Norway building world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnel
The record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.
'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbour
Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.