New ZealandCould 'plastic shaming' help NZ's waste woes?A marketing researcher says "plastic shaming" could help drive a green consumer shift.22 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandShark bait: Kiwi diver recounts great white attackVal Croon had to fend off the great white shark at the Chatham Islands.18 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
PoliticsLetters: Cultural events protocol, our wildlife in crisis, council pay rates, the name of godNever before has nature needed our help the way it does now.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigatedOily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.03 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandStudy finds urgent need to understand NZ's blue backyardNZ is missing crucial opportunities to manage its vast marine estate, researchers warn.30 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandClimate refugees pose challenges to mental health servicesClimate change refugees could pose even greater challenges for NZ mental health services.30 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandPlastic bag ban: Five things you need to knowThe single-use plastic bag ban kicking in tomorrow is more complicated than it sounds.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSick crewman to be airlifted from fishing vessel west of HokitikaThe onboard doctor advised the man needed hospital treatment.26 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandBottlenose dolphin spotted in Andersons BayBottlenose dolphin spotted in Andersons Bay. / ODTWatch25 Jun 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEating a credit card each week: 5 bleak figures about ocean pollutionA new report finds we eat 5 grams of plastic a week. Here are four other shock statistics.13 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandWelcome change: Warmer weather on the wayGentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."09 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega-wave warning: The seven-storey Southern Ocean giantsThey roll across the Southern Ocean like towering monsters.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Choosing how and when to die not suicide for terminal patientsThe terminally ill know they are going to die. It's only a choice of how and when.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Turtle Day: Rescued turtle to make public debutKelly Tarlton's Aquarium is introducing its newest rescue turtle, Calvin.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing diver? Hunt for owner of dinghy found at seaNorthland Police are hoping to find the owner to make sure they are safe.22 May 09:33 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech tags set to crack r-eely old mysteryScientists finally set to solve an age-old mystery about a slimy resident of our streams.19 May 12:56 AM
New ZealandMarine heatwaves: Why do they make our seas scorch?They melt mountains and turn our beaches into warm baths. What causes marine heatwaves?18 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandPlans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers localsA 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.15 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandParasite spread by cats killing more dolphins than commercial fishingA parasite carried by cats is more threatening to dolphins than commerical fishing.13 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandPod of dolphins 'not bothered' by confident Auckland swimmers who 'engaged' themSeven "playful" dolphins frolicked in the water at Murrays Bay with three swimmers today.03 May 07:38 AM
WorldWatch: Horrific moment orca pod kills grey whale and calfDramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.01 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandParts of massive Ross Ice Shelf melting 10 times fasterPart of the world's largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall average.30 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandWaves between 5m and 8m high to hit West CoastWeatherwatch says waves of up to 8m high that hit Tasmania earlier are on their way to NZ.28 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandSpecial Report: The tragedy of our environment in four dismal figuresA sweeping audit has revealed an environment under attack from virtually every direction.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas threaten hundreds of campgrounds, habitatsRising seas are putting hundreds of campgrounds and archaeological sites at risk.28 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandRescued sailor thanks defence force, details dramatic moment 16 months onPhilip van der Mespel's yacht sank 166km east of Norfolk Island on November 18, 2017.27 Mar 11:13 PM
WorldEurope to ban plastic plates, cutlery and cups'Plastics poison our seas' says one of the people who drafted the ban.27 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandHuge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks PeninsulaThe local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.20 Mar 01:55 AM
EnvironmentWhanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservationWhanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservation15 Mar 05:55 AM
EnvironmentCastor Bay resident disgusted by man burying rubbish on Auckland beachThe rubbish bag looked to contain party supplies including paper plates and serviettes.13 Mar 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Great Barrier Island set to take millions of tonnes of Auckland's wasteSediment dumped to increase from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.12 Mar 01:42 AM
