Coast New Zealand

Riria Hotere explores an inlet, once thought to be cursed, while geologist Hamish Campbell visits Coal Island and Neil has a look at the history of crayfish fishing in the region.

Neil experiences his first live volcano, Hamish Campbell takes a look at a unique study. Matt Carter explores some history at Mahia Peninsula, and Riria Hotere finds out what makes a jar of honey worth $150.

Neil explores an ancient ship which is connected to New Zealand's colonial past while Matt goes in search of the wreck of Soviet ocean liner MS Mikhail Lermontov.

Neil explores the site of Auckland's biggest volcanic eruption while Hamish investigates an intriguing engineering mystery.

Hamish explores how climate change is causing New Zealand's heritage to fall into the ocean while Riria goes diving to search for a unique recycling project.

The warm subtropical top of the North Island is famed for its beauty and history, and nowhere in New Zealand is the coast as vividly linked with the sea than on this peninsula.