New ZealandCivil Defence alert: No tsunami threat, possible 'unpredictable surges' after 8.2 Pacific earthquakeAn 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula.29 Jul 04:37 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
New ZealandEvacuations in Wellington: Waves will be at their strongest at 9pm - mayorLast year similar waves washed over homes, broke windows, and caused flooding.29 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Gulf protection law slower than concrete mixerOPINION: The Kennedy Point development is a huge risk to the health of the Hauraki Gulf.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New fishing restrictions for Hauraki Gulf18 new protection areas to be created under major new environmental plan.21 Jun 07:53 PM
Travel'It's like Fiji in New Zealand': Waikato's best-kept secretFor your next short break or long weekend getaway, how about rocking out in Raglan?08 Jun 03:52 AM
TravelGO NZ: Where to be in the sea this World Oceans DayNew Zealand is awash with amazing coastal experiences.07 Jun 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf's marine reserves fail to protect plummeting crayfish populations - studyHauraki Gulf's crayfish now just at 3 to 12 per cent of unfished levels, study finds.02 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandKiwi, Aussie mates make history with 12-hour dive to the bottom of the ocean"We did spare a thought for Sir Ed (Hillary) as we descended..the height of Everest."13 Apr 05:00 AM
WorldMarine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters - history shows this could trigger mass extinctionWhen the same thing happened 252 million years ago, 90 per cent of marine species died.08 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandScorching seas: Scientists tracking East Coast 'marine heatwave'Scientists closely monitoring 'marine heatwaves' unfolding off Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay.04 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandScientists explore Bennett Knoll seamountScientists explore Bennett Knoll seamount using Remotely Operated Vehicle ROPOS. Video / Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility / GNS Science / University of WashingtonWatch25 Mar 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShark populations are crashing, 'very small window' to avert disasterNew York Times: Humans have caused a staggering worldwide drop in sharks and rays.29 Jan 08:07 PM
New ZealandClimate analysis: 2020 was also a hot year for wider NZ region2020 wasn't just one of the 10 warmest for NZ, but for our wider region as a whole.18 Jan 12:03 AM
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
