Marine

Seal sightings citizen science project extended

A 'citizen science” project encouraging the public to report sightings of kekeno/NZ fur seals around the upper North Island has been extended into summer. Between... Read More

Surfer in his 80s chases ‘the stoke’

An octogenarian Taranaki surfer isn't about to let his advancing years get between him and the "stoke" of riding waves. Allen Pidwell - or Pid, as he's... Read More

Motiti Protection Area: Rule reminder for boaties

Resident and visiting fishers are being reminded to remember the rules around the Motiti Protection Area. The call comes from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Cat overboard - Spud the sea cat missing

When Allen Watson woke early on Saturday morning to use the bathroom he saw his 'buddy” Spud the cat asleep in the cabin of his boat. When he woke again... Read More

Grieving mother funds water safety course

A mother who lost her only son to a kayaking accident on Wellington Harbour just over a year ago is funding a course to make the popular water activity safer. Karen... Read More

New discoveries from New Zealand’s deepest waters

A joint Chinese - New Zealand research expedition to the Kermadec Trench at Ranghitāhua (Kermadec Islands region) has revealed fascinating new insights into life... Read More

Family pay tribute to father and son

Ian Cruickshank still wanted to hold his wife's hand after 22 years of marriage, and always walked between her and the traffic in the street. His wife Donna has... Read More

Two die at Piha Beach

Two people have died after getting into trouble in the water at Piha Beach this evening. Emergency services were called to the beach just after 6pm. "The... Read More

Body located near Opoutere Beach

A body has been located in the water near Opoutere Beach, north of Whangamatā. Police were alerted about 1.30pm, following the discovery by a member of the public... Read More

Help flows for family in drowning tragedy

A Hawke's Bay community is wrapping aroha and financial support around the family rocked by tragedy after being swept to sea in the terrifying mass water rescue... Read More

Man on a mission to ‘save Tauranga‘s Marine Park’

A Tauranga man is calling for people to join him at Marine Park to oppose the 'loss of green space” that will occur after a marine research facility is built... Read More

New technology could solve shipping biofoul woes

New marine antifouling technologies could help keep marinas clean and stop ships being turned away from New Zealand ports. An independent science organisation... Read More