New Zealand
Satellite-tags reveal teenage turtles' epic journeys
One turtle, now nicknamed 3K, clocked up nearly 3000km over four months.
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Petone Beach's leopard seal found dead, being tested for bird flu
A leopard seal that drew hundreds of visitors to Petone Beach has died.
Philippines rescuers pull more victims from charred ferry
About 13 people are still considered missing, including the ship's captain.
‘Could have saved more’: Over 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry search delayed 30 hours
An MP says the search began more than 30 hours after the ferry sank.
New mystery sea creatures found deep in NZ waters
The discovery challenges the belief that only two hornerid varieties remained.
Northland marine protections at risk if councils lose fishing powers
Northland's Mimiwhangata and Cape Brett protections face an uncertain future.
Scallops back by Christmas? Public asked if Whangārei Harbour should reopen
Public consultation opens on reopening Whangārei Harbour scallop fishing after four years.
Fishermen rescued after floating inside cool box for five days
Daniel Guerrero Martínez and Jose Luis Portela Villegas were rescued at sea.
Would you buy and live on an Auckland houseboat for $550,000?
Studios from $550,000. Lease included until 2061. A two-bedroom boat is from $650,000.
Matt Watson gets yearly visit from pod of dolphins
Fishing host Matt Watson jumps in the water with a pod of dolphins who befriended him and his family over a decade ago. Video / Ultimate Fishing
Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028
The shellfish bans are extended for two years from August 7.
Watch: Moment Royal New Zealand Navy frigate rescues six from stricken canoe
The canoe was taking on water in 35-knot winds in the Kaiwi Channel.
Bam! See these killer whales explode fish into pieces
Researchers for the first time have documented orcas cooperating to smash their prey.
Mystery over Porirua stingrays 'mass death event'
More than 30 dead eagle rays and two rig sharks were found on June 28.
'He's still out there': Massive shark in North Atlantic reappears
Ocearch says 'Contender' remains the largest male great white tagged in the region.
'Taken away his home': Boat seized by council from inner harbour
The Aurora was removed from berth, put aboard a truck, and taken away.
World-first underwater caulerpa seaweed-eating machine launches in Bay
Built in Ōpua over 18 months, the $5m ROV began final sea trials on June 22.
Rescue ship diverts to stranded Kiwi yacht drifting rudderless 555km from Fiji
The yacht Cahuna is adrift in the Pacific, waiting on help from the YWAM Koha
First divers to the new Twofold Bay reef describe what they saw
A rāhui remains in place while the wreck settles.
Watch: The final voyage of the Twofold Bay
Footage from Grundy Productions shows the final hours aboard the Twofold Bay and the moment it sank off Napier to begin a new life as an artificial reef. Video / Grundy Productions
Twofold Bay sinks off Napier coast
The decommissioned trawler falls to the seabed in just 10 minutes. Video / Rafaella Melo and Doug Laing
'We are going to take the tyres now': Sleuths reclaim missing wheels
Thirteen wheels were allegedly stolen from five boat trailers parked overnight.
'Challenging year': Rayglass forecasts turnaround after $3.2m loss
Rayglass posted a $3.24m loss in 2025, widening from $1.31m the year before.
From light rail to new ferries – whopping cost of stop-start infrastructure projects revealed
New research finds delays and uncertainty cost taxpayers an estimated $11.8 billion.