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'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the sea
People may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.
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Council closes Napier wharf on eve of holiday weekend after structural report
The wharf is 'unstable and there's risk of the structure failing', the notice says.
'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'
He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.
'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire
'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.
27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beach
The whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.
Protesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beaches
David Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.
Watch: Blue whale wows cruise passengers in rare sighting
Only two such whale sightings have happened since the business launched 21 years ago.
‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'
The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.
Govt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinking
The RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.
Turns out the Great Barrier Reef is a person now – and I totally get it
The Great Barrier Reef’s bid to win the planet’s top environmental honour.
Still on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decision
Developers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.
Pirate-busting Starboard Maritime Intelligence raises $23m
Pirate-battling Kiwi company says funding takes it closer to ruling the waves.
On The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-Flux
A family start-up goes global.
How a new research facility will be the only one of its kind worldwide
Concept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.
'Market recovery' - Precinct's Pritchard on why it's building $1b+ of new Auckland apartments
Precinct has nine Auckland apartment schemes. Its largest is in Parnell for students.
Whangārei’s newest subdivision hits milestone with launch of first house sites
The first house sites at Port Nikau are being marketed for under $400,000.
Seabed miner says case closed despite official criticism
Trans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.
Fishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressing
The fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.
Govt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favour
The Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.
Robot's deep-sea dive captivates Argentina with unseen marine life
A robot is exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon, 4000m deep.
Scientists discover a whole new type of ecosystem 9145m deep
Researchers visited bottom-dwellers in ocean trenches between Russia and Alaska.
Fit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidents
Incidents in NZ and offshore lead to investigations and orders to stop unhealthy drinking.
On The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boat
The boat will be refitted for people with disabilities and health challenges.
Waitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claim
The tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.
Businessman dies after fishing trip on Fiordland National Park lake
Police were notified after the two men failed to return or check in on the radio.
Glass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin
“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."
How a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing success
Aaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.
'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZ
Sea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.