Lunging shark scares boaties
An encounter between a great white shark and people fishing from a dinghy off Stewart Island has revived discussion about whether sharks are becoming increasingly attracted to boats and humans.
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Victim strayed into pack of sharks
Victim strayed into pack of sharks
A policeman fired up to 12 shots at a killer shark in a bid to retrieve the body of a swimmer savaged at Muriwai yesterday.
Rugby: Stormers fight back to trump Sharks
Rugby: Stormers fight back to trump Sharks
The Stormers made it two wins out of two in Super 15 rugby after their second-half fightback trumped the Sharks 15-12 in an attritional derby match.
Rugby: Crockett set to bait Sharks
Rugby: Crockett set to bait Sharks
Former All Blacks prop Wyatt Crockett has been an outstanding front-row performer for the Crusaders throughout the Super Rugby campaign, and the tall loose-head wants to turn heads, especially those of the All Blacks selectors, during the finals play-offs.
Rugby: Terblanche prepared for bruising encounter
Rugby: Terblanche prepared for bruising encounter
Veteran Stefan Terblanche is bracing himself for a bruising experience in what may well prove to be his Super 15 rugby farewell on Saturday.
Rugby: Blues leave Durban empty-handed
Rugby: Blues leave Durban empty-handed
The Blues' hunt for a first win in Durban since 2004 ended in disappointment this morning after the Sharks beat the Auckland-based side 26-12 in their Super 15 match.
Migration of southbound sharks monitored
Migration of southbound sharks monitored
At this time of year great white sharks are travelling down the the east coast of the South Island on their way to their summer feeding grounds around Stewart Island.
Australian attacked by shark in Solomons
Australian attacked by shark in Solomons
A shark attack in a remote area of the Solomon Islands has left an Australian man with severe cuts to his face and neck.
Finding the beauty of the beast
Finding the beauty of the beast
Jaws gaping, razor-sharp teeth bared, the great white shark launches after the tuna bait and smacks into the metal cage holding a row of wetsuit-clad tourists.
Rugby: Blues must stop Sharks' maul, says Lam
Rugby: Blues must stop Sharks' maul, says Lam
The Blues' ability to halt the Sharks' impressive mauling is a key area if they want to come up trumps in their must-win rugby Super 14 clash in Durban on Sunday (NZT), coach Pat Lam says.
Rugby: Sharks hold on to beat Lions 32-28
Rugby: Sharks hold on to beat Lions 32-28
The Sharks held on to beat the Lions 32-28 in a bruising South African derby in the Super 14.
Shack the shark dives to a record 1200m
Shack the shark dives to a record 1200m
One of the great white sharks tagged by a team of New Zealand scientists has set a world record for the deepest known dive: 1200m.
Rugby: McKenzie goes for brawn as Shark attack looms
Rugby: McKenzie goes for brawn as Shark attack looms
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has beefed up his pack and picked three front rowers on the bench in preparation for a no-holds barred Super 14 Shark attack in Durban.
Rugby: Jane cleared for Sharks game
Rugby: Jane cleared for Sharks game
Cory Jane has been named in the Hurricanes starting line up for their Super 14 rugby match against the Sharks in Wellington on Saturday after being ruled fit this morning.
Sharks of 'phenomenal' size
Sharks of 'phenomenal' size
• The North Otago Times states that local sea fishermen wonder why Oamaru should be the only place along the sea coast infested with hordes of sharks, and sharks, too, of phenomenal size.
Rugby: Nine changes to Highlanders team
Rugby: Nine changes to Highlanders team
Key players Adam Thomson and Michael Hobbs return from internal suspension among a remarkable nine changes to the Highlanders starting side to face the Sharks in their Super 14 rugby match at Dunedin on Saturday.
Shark research team heads south
Shark research team heads south
Uncovering the secrets of one of the most feared creatures of the sea, the great white shark, is the aim of a research team heading to Stewart island this week.
League: Covell hopes to get his kicks by taming Vatuvei
League: Covell hopes to get his kicks by taming Vatuvei
A senior employee at Cronulla these days, Luke Covell finds himself job-sharing now the National Rugby League (NRL) season is underway.
Rugby: Back and ready to play with Sharks
Rugby: Back and ready to play with Sharks
It was a long return journey for the Highlanders but vice-captain Jamie Mackintosh says they are excited to be home and now need to focus on getting some payback against the Sharks.
Rugby: Road will test SA sides - Russell
Rugby: Road will test SA sides - Russell
South African sides may be sitting at the top of the Super 14 table but Highlanders assistant coach Peter Russell says their true ability will not be known until they leave the country.