Sharks
What shark's brains can teach us
What can the brains of sharks tell us about our own brains? You might think not much but actually we have more in common with our aquatic neighbours than you might think. Audio
Greenland sharks: 'living time capsules'
Sharks that pre-date the Industrial Revolution could hold the secret to longevity, as well as shedding light on the human impact on the oceans. Audio, Gallery
Slater impresses in Melbourne win over Cronulla
If Billy Slater hadn't done enough to win back Queensland's No.1 jersey, he sent one final reminder to selectors in Melbourne's 18-13 NRL win over Cronulla.
Court decision muddies waters on shark-cage tourism
A court has ruled the Department of Conservation does not have the authority to grant shark-cage diving permits.
Alison Ballance - tracking great whites
Alison Ballance is an RNZ science presenter and the author of New Zealand's Great White Sharks: How Science is Revealing Their Secrets. Audio, Gallery
Stay out of Cyclone Debbie floodwater warning as shark washes up on road
A bull shark has washed up on a road in Australia following Cyclone Debbie, prompting Queensland Fire and Emergency to ask, "Think it's safe to go back in the water? Think again!"
Should we fish for sharks?
In some regions shark numbers have dropped more than 90 percent and a quarter of species are at risk of extinction - in large part due to over-fishing. Conventional conservation wisdom holds that it's… Audio
Cage diving blamed for shark aggression
An Invercargill man who witnessed a great white shark bite his rubber raft says cage diving is to blame for them becoming more aggressive around Stewart Island.
Dad captures Jaws-dropping pic of child surfer and shark
An Australian man has captured the moment his 10-year-old son caught a wave alongside a white pointer this week. Audio
Blood in the water over shark cage-diving
The Department of Conservation doesn't have to consider the risk to humans from shark cage-diving when granting licences, a court has been told.
Sharks into NRL grand final
The Cronulla Sharks have qualified for their first NRL grand final in 19 years by beating North Queensland 32-20 in Sydney.
The Shark that lives to over 300 years old
They're almost blind, live in freezing arctic waters, grow to more 6 metres in length and live to 300 years old. The Greenland shark has been identified as the world longest living vertebrate. Audio, Gallery
Greenland sharks found to live for 400 years
Greenland sharks are now the longest-living vertebrates known on Earth, scientists say.
Hurricanes trounce Sharks
The Hurricanes ran in six tries to blow away South Africa's Sharks 41-0 and reach the Super Rugby semi-finals for the second straight year.
Hurricanes trounce Sharks
Super Rugby: The Hurricanes take smashed the Sharks 41-0 on a wet and windy night in Wellington.
Do the Hurricanes need home field advantage?
The Hurricanes believe home field advantage is a big advantage for them as they head into tonight's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Sharks in Wellington.
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
Surfer Mick Fanning back in water in same spot as shark attack
Australian surfer Mick Fanning has gone back into the water today in the exact spot a shark nearly took his life last year.The South African Broadcasting Corporation's Janine Lee was at the scene in… Audio
Surfer returns - one year after shark encounter
Australian surfer Mick Fanning is returning to South Africa's Jeffreys Bay, one year after his dramatic encounter with a great white shark.
Shark scientist - Riley Elliot
He's New Zealand's own 'shark man'. Riley Elliot travels the world swimming with sharks. And he's giving talks from today at the New Zealand Boat Show. Audio
