Hauraki Gulf
Restoring the Hauraki Gulf with mussels
A project to restore the mussel beds in the waters around Auckland could provide part of the answer to cleaning up the Hauraki Gulf. The gulf has been affected by sediment and nitrate runoff from… Audio
Saving rare seabirds from the brink of extinction
Dr Andre Raine is an American conservationist who's been honoured as a bird saviour for his work with three critically endangered seabirds in Hawaii: the Newell's shearwater, the Hawaiian petrel, and… Audio, Gallery
Hauraki Gulf Bryde's whale crisis averted
Conservation crisis averted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf - Bryde's whales no longer under threat, University of Auckland marine scientist, Rochelle Constantine tells Kathryn Ryan why. Audio
Fishing giant Sanford rails against Hauraki Gulf plan
An ambitious plan to phase out destructive fishing methods, such as trawling, in the Hauraki Gulf is being slammed by the biggest commercial fisher in those waters as unscientific and uneconomic.
New plan to restrict fishing in Hauraki Gulf unveiled
Tougher restrictions on recreational and commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf are proposed in a new plan being unveiled in Auckland.
Whale strike reduced in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf
Fewer Bryde's whales are being hit in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf after a deal to make cargo and cruise ships go slower.
Mystery dinghy linked to Browns Island fire
Police are calling for sightings of a white dinghy as they investigate a woman's stranding and a large fire on Browns Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Audio
The story of the Hauraki Gulf
Concerns about the decline of the Hauraki Gulf have prompted a book looking at the unique marine space's history in the hope people will be prompted into protecting the area. Raewyn Peart's grown up… Audio, Gallery
Marine science round-up
A medley of marine science news including the challenges facing mussel bed restoration in the Hauraki Gulf, a multi-level habitat cascade that depends on cockles at its base, the discovery that… Audio
Marine science round-up
A medley of marine science news including the challenges facing mussel bed restoration in the Hauraki Gulf, a multi-level habitat cascade that depends on cockles at its base, the discovery that…
AudioSealice - Dr Simon Baker
Sealice are suspected to have played a part in a teenager suffering a bad reaction after swimming in Auckland's Hauraki gulf. The 17 year old was airlifted to Auckland hospital after appearing to have… Audio
Commercial fisherman will take government to court over changes
A commercial fisherman who faces being shut down by the government's proposed fishing changes says he will take legal action. Audio
WWF slams marine proposal
A proposal restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf and the Marlborough Sounds is being described by environmental campaigners as a 'massive disappointment.' Audio
Ill woman stranded on ship for two days
An ill, elderly woman was stranded for two days on a cruise ship north east of Great Barrier Island before a helicopter was able to reach her. Audio
Recreational fishermen happy with fishing giant's Hauraki Gulf offer
One of the largest fishing companies in New Zealand is offering to stop fishing in Hauraki Gulf, but there is one catch. Keith Ingram is the former president of the Recreational Fishing Council Audio
Underwater Soundscape of the Hauraki Gulf
Underwater sounds as varied as sea urchins and boats, fish and whales, as well as dolphins and waves are helping build an underwater sound map of the Hauraki Gulf Audio
Underwater Soundscape of the Hauraki Gulf
Underwater sounds as varied as sea urchins and boats, fish and whales, as well as dolphins and waves are helping build an underwater sound map of the Hauraki Gulf
AudioBlack Petrels - New Zealand's Most At-Risk Seabird
Black petrels are a common sight at sea in the Hauraki Gulf, and are at risk from being accidentally caught by recreational and commercial fishers Audio
Black Petrels - New Zealand's Most At-Risk Seabird
Black petrels are a common sight at sea in the Hauraki Gulf, and are at risk from being accidentally caught by recreational and commercial fishers
AudioAlison McDiarmid : gulf history
Principal Scientist, Marine Ecology, at NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi, and is one of the scientist advisors to the Sea Change Stakeholder Working Group. Audio
