New ZealandOil and gas drilling plan angers councilAs consultation opens on an oil and gas drilling plan, some city councillors are now questioning if the Government will listen to what they say.02 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandAmazing aerial footage of orca huntingA Tauranga wildlife photographer was diving with friends when two orca "appeared out of nowhere".12 Sep 10:37 PM
WorldHow sea otters help save the planetNew research into the complex links of the food chain suggest that the lovable mammals play a key role in managing carbon dioxide levels.10 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Whangarei man's close encounter with sharkA Whangarei man had a close encounter with a great white shark, capturing the exciting moment on video.Watch21 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandAnglers keep a line on black marlinCurrents are shifting, temperatures are climbing and the availability and dynamics of nutrient upwelling is changing.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt dismisses warning of rising sea levelThe Government has dismissed one of the key recommendations in a report on rising sea levels.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Dr Tom TrnskiDr Tom Trnski, head of natural science at Auckland Museum thinks that our marine systems could recover if humans back off.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible images: Up close with a sharkClose encounter with "the most beautiful of sharks" earns place among New Zealand Geographic's Photographer of the Year finalists.15 Aug 02:48 AM
WorldBaby has whale of a timeBaby orca J50 leaps out of the waters of Haro Strait between islands in British Columbia and America's Washington state, seemingly with a large stretch of water to itself.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSea change shows the waySince becoming New Zealand's first marine reserve in 1975, Goat Island has proven to be worth its weight in gold - and snapper.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat causes ancient oceans to rise?A long-standing mystery over why the world’s sea level was dramatically higher 135,000 years ago than it is today is closer to being solved by scientists.11 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandAncient marine dolphin fossil foundResearchers have linked an ancient marine dolphin fossil, found in Waitaki, with an endangered dolphin that lives in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.02 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandMining company try for new permitA company which spent up to $65 million in a failed bid to mine ironsands from the South Taranaki seabed, has applied for a prospecting permit covering a huge swathe of seabed north of Ross.29 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandEl Niño - is it finally here?After years of threatening to inject its unwelcome wet and dry extremes into our climate, the chances of El Niño shaking up weather are now greater than ever, scientists say.13 May 01:30 AM
WorldPicturesque fjords also regulate climatePicture postcard fjords like those in the South Island have been found to likely play a significant part in regulation of the planet's climate, according to a newly published study by Kiwi and international researchers.04 May 09:04 PM
Freight and logisticsPacific tuna hammered by over-fishingThere are fears tuna are teetering on the edge of survival as an excess of boats fight over a decreasing number of fish.18 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandPipi population dying in Whangarei harbourA massive pipi bed in Whangarei harbour is dying and there are fears the change could destabilise the harbour - and Marsden Point itself, Radio NZ reports.02 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandVideo of shark death sparks outrageA commercial fisherman who posted a video online of himself killing a shark with a piece of railway iron has been sacked for his actions.23 Jan 04:30 AM
WorldDealing with climate change deniersHere are 12 tips, strategies and tactics for you to try out when you feel inclined to engage a Typical Climate Change Denier head on at your next barbecue.21 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandClimate change warning for AucklandAucklanders need to prepare for the wide-ranging impacts that climate change will have on their city, a leading scientist says.03 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandNZ sea levels set to rise 30cm - reportSea levels will rise 30cm around New Zealand by 2050 and threaten coastal properties and infrastructure in low-lying areas, a new report warns.27 Nov 12:51 AM
New ZealandHours before passenger reported lostThe Sun Princess arrived in Sydney this morning after returning to sea in an attempt to find a man lost overboard.26 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhat the ice belt means for sea levelsChanges to the Southern Ocean's sea ice belt could mean see the global level rising several metres, says a new study which has shed more light on an ice-age mystery.28 Oct 05:28 AM
WorldNew alert to warn of jellyfish swarmsA sonar early warning system is being developed to stop swarms of jellyfish shutting down Britain’s nuclear power plants.27 Oct 01:06 AM
SportNZ's record holding freediverIt was merely fanciful, of course, to imagine that going to meet William Trubridge, the world record holding freediver, would be like going to meet a merman.24 Oct 11:29 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Ocean eco-caution being taken too farThe consortium that pumps gas from the Maui offshore platforms appears to have been forgivably naughty.24 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandPolice officially end search for JackPolice have now officially ended the search for missing 5-year-old Jack Dixon, who was washed out to sea at Mt Maunganui.10 Oct 03:23 AM
