New ZealandHow planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZAntarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.12 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ coastline teeming with sharks - here's where they're all congregatingOur waters are filled with nearly 70 different shark species.11 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandDon't panic: Surf rescue boss says more sharks - but they're just cruisingPeople should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.10 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the waterA surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.29 Dec 07:15 PM
WorldChina's fishing fleet heading for Australia amid trade warBeijing's fishing fleet has stripped its own waters bare. Now it's heading for Australia.19 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boatsGreenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.07 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandCoastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels riseWellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.01 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandRunning hot: Some coastal areas now in 'marine heatwave'Some of NZ's waters have reached 'marine heatwave' state - and we're not even at the peak.16 Nov 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCould listening to the deep sea help save it?New York Times: In the abyss, everyone can hear you scream.11 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFerocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survivedHelp came from above, and just in time.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNatural fibres more prevalent in ocean than plastic - studyThe large majority of microfibres polluting our oceans are not plastic but natural fibres.11 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandGreens promise 'boldest' ocean protection plan in decadesThe party wants to protect 30 per cent of NZ's oceans by 2030 and ban bottom trawling.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's annual plastic pollution reaach 9000 tonnes by 2030 - studyNZ could send about 9000 tonnes of plastic into the environment by 2030, analysis shows.17 Sep 09:39 PM
New ZealandCovid limbo: NZ refusing refuge for 300 yachts as Pacific cyclone season nears"With 2- to 6-week passages crews have been in quarantine for that time anyway."05 Sep 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA dozen people charged for allegedly taking from marine reserveMarine reserve off Waiheke Island a strictly no-take zone.01 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's plummeting shark population amid global declineIt's time we put more resources into understanding our oldest and most vulnerable fish.30 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ's crumbling cliffs: It's not the biggest waves doing the most damageScientists find it's not the size of waves eating away our shoreline cliffs, but the type.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Marine environment forgottenComment: Several critical needs in our blue backyard have been left to go begging.24 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandLet the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter daysIt's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?20 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleDrone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtlesUp to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.09 Jun 08:42 AM
New ZealandMega-project yields insights about NZ's changing oceansScientists make promising headway in $11.5m mega-project to better understand our oceans.03 Jun 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy our seas scorched: NZ's back-to-back freak marine heatwavesScientists have shed fresh light on two of the most freakish climate events in NZ history.03 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandWhy a changing climate matters to NZ's blue whalesThey've only just been discovered, but NZ's giant blue whales already face climate threat.31 May 12:59 AM
New ZealandCold and dehydrated: Turtle found on Takapuna Beach likely from Costa RicaThe injured Black Turtle is being cared for at Auckland Zoo and is in critical condition.28 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandGovt's 'zero-deaths' seabird plan needs cameras on boats, groups sayNew goal of zero seabird bycatch deaths won't work without cameras on boats, groups say.27 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandOrcas 'get the memo' about level 2 with harbour cruiseThe orcas were spotted in Raglan Harbour feasting and playing with stingray.13 May 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.12 Apr 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A story of isolation' - The 36-year journey to find a new albatross speciesA journey to answer a mystery since 1984. Are 30 isolated albatross on Manawatāwhi unique?14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMicroplastics: Finger pointed at washing machinesInvestigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.09 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandSchool of sharks sighted off Army Bay"We looked out of the hatch and saw a whole lot of fins."22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandClimate scientist: 2019 was wider NZ region's hottest yearCombined land and ocean data show 2019 was NZ region's hottest year, scientist says.21 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandMassive waves and baking hot weather on the wayBlistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.19 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki GulfMembers of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.18 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hundreds of sharks swarm shallow water at Great Barrier Island"We finally found out why the fishing has been so bad."11 Jan 10:00 PM
