Is This a Really Giant Squid — Or Fake Photo?
A photo that has been shared online for years allegedly shows a giant squid washed up on a beach. In early January 2025, an X user posted the photograph at the top of a thread supposedly showing the ...
New Zealand Fisherman Catches Record Yellowfin Tuna While Fishing From Land
A New Zealand man is making waves after catching what is likely the largest-ever yellowfin tuna caught by someone fishing ...
New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...
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A New Marine Protected Area in the Marshall Islands Is Brimming With Life, Like a ‘Time Machine’ to Oceans Long Ago
The waters around two remote atolls in the central Pacific Ocean—spanning 18,500 square miles—are now protected from fishing ...
We must heed warnings of past tsunamis to prepare for the inevitable, researcher says
Two major tsunami that swamped the east coast have been labelled a "missed opportunities", so what do we need to change to be prepared?
‘Long’ purple sea creature — with 24 ‘feet’ — pulled from depths. It’s a new species
Scientists discovered the 1-foot-long animal while aboard a submersible several miles deep in the Pacific Ocean. Take a look.
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Why a golf trip to New Zealand needs to be at the top of your bucket list
With pristine beaches, farm-to-table dining, renowned wineries and world-class golf, New Zealand is a must-visit ...