NIWA scientists have made the rare discovery of a days-old ghost shark during a recent survey off the east coast of the South Island. The neonate - or newly hatched... Read More

A new citizen science programme is being launched to tackle upstream waste in New Zelanad. Upstream Battle, launched by charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful, aims... Read More

Agencies have been working to clean-up an oil spill after a 10-metre boat sank in the Taupō marina on Monday night. The vessel had a 200-litre load of diesel... Read More

A two-week hearing to decide the marine and customary boundaries of three Bay of Plenty iwi and their hapū (sub-tribes) will begin at the Wellington high court... Read More

Groms across the country are looking forward to the second event of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge as subtropical low Dovi makes its way across... Read More

More than half the public submissions on a Coromandel marine farming plan oppose the scheme, but there's also a significant number in support. Iwi organisation... Read More

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust is placing a rāhui on the Hauraki Gulf to help scallops and other shellfish regenerate. The trust's chief executive, Nicola... Read More

Jo Aleh always insisted she hadn't retired as a high-performance sailor and will now make a tilt for a third Olympic medal, this time teaming up with Molly... Read More

Te Arawa Lakes Trust biosecurity officers have been out in force at lakes and boat ramps this summer collecting surveys and carrying out boat inspections to stop... Read More

Fisheries New Zealand is encouraging all recreational fishers to continue sticking to the rules when they're out on the boat or at their favourite fishing or diving... Read More

Maritime New Zealand is urging those heading out on the water to prepare for changing weather and water conditions this long weekend. Waitangi Weekend... Read More

Boaties looking to take advantage of the upcoming long weekend are reminded to not fish around the three protected reefs that make up the Motiti Protection Area. This... Read More