Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
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Shark filmed leaping from water at Man O’ War Bay, Waiheke
The sighting comes a week after a shark attack in Southland.
What NZ's El Nino summer could reveal about great white sharks
'There is a lot of unknown in the ocean,' shark expert Dr Riley Elliott says.
Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer
Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.
Beachgoers be warned: Jellyfish spotted at holiday hotspots
Their venomous tentacles can stretch up to 10 metres.
Open-water swim tours are surging in popularity. Here's why
Riding the wave of popularity, swimming tours are the latest travel trend to try.
Tahiti Olympic protests: Ocean tower at surf venue angers locals
The proposed judging and camera tower is criticised as an environmental risk.
How do people fall off a cruise ship?
'People don’t just inadvertently fall over the side of a ship.'
Southland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'
The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.
Opinion: How Auckland’s tank farm can become a beacon of hope
OPINION: This is an an initiative that moves far beyond the notion of “land use”.
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
Erosion likely to force Otago high school to relocate, report reveals
Erosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School's grounds in a decade.
Watch: Salt and squeals as Girls' High leavers sprint into the sea in uniform
Mia Halstead said her year group wanted to go out on a high.
He went to Bora Bora for a romantic holiday with his wife. He left with a world record
“My wife wasn’t overjoyed," Nick Edwards said of his commitment to the gruelling feat.
Iwi leaders present the Hinemoana Halo initiative at Cop28
Pacific contingent presents whale initiative at climate change forum.
'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonus
Drowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Unusual shark washes up on Dunedin beach, far from home
The shark is a close relative of great white and mako sharks.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Rampant population of kina at Karikari Peninsula killing off sea kelp and forcing snapper out
Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri lift rahui to cull rampant sea urchin.
Paradise regained: What the Hauraki Gulf could look like in the year 2173
Scientists imagine a thriving Hauraki Gulf 150 years from now. Here's how it could happen.
Alert over toxic shellfish for North Island’s East Coast
Warnings as more ocean is found with an algal bloom that produces a dangerous toxin.
Experienced professor hopes to boost Waikato University's research profile
Professor Gary Wilson has supervised more than 35 masters and doctoral students.
Deep Trouble: New sea change threatens planet
Why the world should be worried about the impact on the Southern Ocean
Toxin warning for Northland shellfish gatherers
'The consequences are too serious to run the risk.'
‘Hiding in shallow waters’: Orcas sink fourth boat off Spain’s coast
New York Times: Marine biologists still don't understand the unusual behaviour.
Kai Ika Project diverts over 365,000kg of kaimoana from landfill
"Cans for Kai is more than just a fundraiser - it promotes the value of recycling."
Peak waves in Haumoana to reach warning criteria as remnants of Lola approach
Peak wave height for Haumoana is predicted to reach the one-year warning criteria (1.9m).
'Strong, caring, fearless': Family remember teacher who died in Coastal Classic yacht race
Simon Smith was known for his eccentric habits, says a former pupil.
Coastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards treble
Unit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Natural treasure trove: Millions of kuku found on mussel bed
A rescue for the mussel beds in the Ohiwa Harbour is being planned.
Plastic in paradise: What scientists discovered in ‘pristine’ NZ marine reserve
Scientists dismayed to find microplastics building up deep in pristine NZ marine reserve.