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'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.
Fishing TV legend Matt Watson on his greatest fear - and the Kiwi he admires most
TV fishing host on his hopes for NZ, his greatest fear and what's left on his bucket list.
'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.
‘I choose this life’: Paula Bennett’s emotional journey
She had a wake-up call that changed everything.
‘One to two hours’ notice’: The NZ region at risk of 12m-high tsunamis
Tsunami surges as high as four-storey buildings could strike in an unexpected part of NZ.
Seaweed pies are all the rage in this town, but what do kids think?
Reporter Manaia is in Te Puia Springs, where a brand new pie flavour is capturing the taste buds of locals and tourists alike!
'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendments
Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.
Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish
Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.
The first thing I did when visiting Kotor was leave. Here's why you should too
Just 20 minutes away from Montenegro's main crowds lies a quaint slice of paradise.
Five reasons I never wanted to take a cruise holiday
A Kiwi shares cruise hesitations and reveals which ones came to pass.
'High action, high adventure': Inside the building of a cruise ship
Hybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea, anyone?
Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
Sea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck site
A sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.
'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt
'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.
10 photos that will make you want to book a European cruise ASAP
Need some convincing to book that 2025 trip? Look no further.
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
China launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - Winston Peters
It's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific in the past 44 years.
Titan tragedy: How OceanGate tried to bypass safety regulations
Coast Guard probes Titan tragedy; a report is expected after hearings conclude this week.
Rising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart
1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.
Foreshore & seabed: Govt seeks shortened select committee period, bill passes first reading
Government wants to restore the 2011 test for Customary Marine Title.
Moment Titan sub wreckage discovered on seabed
Footage shows OceanGate sub’s damaged tail cone on bed of Atlantic Ocean as inquiry examines doomed final descent. Video / US Coast Guard
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Big shark washes up on Bay of Islands beach
A dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Watch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in Australia
The swimmer was unharmed by the whale.