New ZealandBottle lids, toys, cosmetic items - what's in your average city drainThe average inner-city Auckland drain has 59 pieces, including items you...17 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandUnanticipated dumping groundOur coasts and oceans are turning into an unanticipated dumping ground as millions of litres of rubbish make their way to the beaches and Gyres.14 Jul 11:20 AM
WorldRising oceans a threat to Aussie citiesAustralia's main cities face floods and king tides from rising sea levels that could make once-in-a-century disasters....23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlastic not so fantastic on our local beachesIf you're the owner of 4,203 bottles, 53 condoms or eight syringes, Sam Judd and Mitzi Borren have your lost property.23 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldBranson dives deep for next ventureVirgin Group founder Richard Branson now plans to explore the deepest depths of the world's oceans with a jet-like submarine.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandLarge swells likely as Cyclone Atu brushes pastThe latest cyclone to grow out of the Pacific is forecast to brush past NZ, creating a risk of high seas on the North Island's east coast.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's cooler waters protect us from the worst stormsOnly a freakish combination of weather conditions could see a storm with the force of Cyclone Yasi reach New Zealand.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMourning dolphin carries dead calf around harbourA dolphin known as 'Potato' has been spotted swimming in Whangarei harbour with a dead calf on her fins.18 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandNiwa: Sharks more at risk than swimmersSome sharks lurking around NZ waters this summer are in more danger than the swimmers they scare, Niwa says.10 Jan 07:39 PM
TravelThe call of the wavesJames Russell rounds up a few water sports you may want to get your teeth into this summer...07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHope fades for boat's missing crewThe search for 17 people missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the Southern Ocean early today has been scaled down as it becomes increasingly unlikely further survivors will be found.13 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand5 dead, 17 missing after boat sinksFive people are dead and 17 missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, 2700km south east of Bluff, early this morning.13 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandJoint call for caution in whaling warsNew Zealand is one of four nations calling for whaling protest ships in the Southern Ocean to safeguard life at sea.10 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandBloomin' marvellousNASA has just released this amazing image of phytoplankton bloom around the Chatham Islands.09 Dec 04:07 AM
