Marine

NIWA solves seafloor mystery

NIWA scientists have discovered the origins of cryptic markings found in New Zealand's deep sea. While studying footage from a 2013 Chatham Rise survey, researchers... Read More

Nail biting open to America's Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand are off to a strong start in the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America's Cup, after winning their race, the second one on the... Read More

Lakeside heroes clean up for Keep NZ Beautiful

A resilient Bay of Plenty lakeside community faced with the challenge of rising lake levels is diving into not one but three clean-ups during this year's Keep... Read More

Rena movie fundraiser for environmental groups

Volunteering Services and Envirohub are running a fundraiser screening of the Rena disaster movie 'Taking Back Our Beach' next month to raise funds for... Read More

Behind the scenes at Coastguard communications

Ever wanted to see where the voice on a marine radio comes from? Or maybe you want to become one of those voices? People will have a chance this weekend... Read More

Great White App makers receive $5000 grant

The Sustainable Oceans Society is receiving a Canon Environmental Grant of $5000 which will help them continue their great white shark study in the Tauranga... Read More

Thames: Search for continues for missing fisherman

A search is resuming this morning for a missing kayaker in the Coromandel. Police were notified of two kayakers in the water in need of assistance of the... Read More

GRAPHIC: Protected animals’ heads removed

WARNING: Some people may find the below images distressing. View at your own discretion. Department of Conservation investigators say they're shocked and... Read More

Cory coaching on Omanu’s coast

Cory Hutchings will be surfing between coasts as he takes on a new role as lead sports advisor at Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The former... Read More

Commercial fisher fined $14,000

A Raglan commercial fisher has been fined $14,000 in the Hamilton District Court for illegally trawling in a restricted area. Warrick Lloyd Harris,... Read More

No tsunami threat to NZ folllowing 6.6 quake

The National Emergency Management Agency has issued a National Advisory stating there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following a 6.6M quake in the Kermadec... Read More

Zespri AIMS Games athletes give back

Young athletes participating in the Zespri AIMS Games are taking a brief respite from their intense sporting endeavours today to rally together for a display... Read More