Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
Blood moon in pictures: Rare copper-red lunar show dazzles New Zealand sky
The peak of the eclipse, shown in a stacked image sequence. Photo / Hayden Woodward Stargazers relished the clear…
Total lunar eclipse over New Zealand tonight: Best time to watch
New Zealand will be one of the only places in the world to observe the entire duration of…
Hawke’s Bay golfer breaks his age with spectacular 62
Duff finished 10-under-par with no bogeys, eight birdies and one eagle (on the 17th hole). Stuart Duff’s scorecard…
Total lunar eclipse: When and where to see the blood moon across New Zealand
How and where can you see the lunar eclipse? Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki said New Zealand is one…
Kiwi Olympic star Hayden Wilde shines at 2026 Oceania Triathlon Cup in Napier
In the women’s race, it was Canada’s Desirae Ridenour who went back-to-back in Napier, edging out rising Australian…
Wellington boy Magnus Alcade-Troebner dies from rare cancer just days before fourth birthday
The family, based in Wellington, first shared their story at the end of 2024 after Magnus was diagnosed…
Tauranga local captures photos of rare leatherback turtles off Mount Maunganui
“It’s almost unheard of to see five leatherbacks together because they’re generally solitary turtles. They usually only group…
Blood moon 2026: When and where to watch the total lunar eclipse
“Lunar eclipses aren’t unusual in themselves, but what makes this one stand out is that New Zealand is…
Steve Hathaway Seaweek Mangawhai event offers rare ocean film insights
While the main celebration takes place in early March each year, additional events and communications continue throughout the…
Lynas profit jumps as geopolitics ‘reshape’ rare earths market
Commodities Australian company posts nearly $300mn in revenue for first half The Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility is…