Marine

Bar crossing warning for BOP boaties

Boaties are being warned to be aware of how dangerous sand bars are, and their responsibilities when traversing them. Bars are located at the mouths of rivers... Read More

Infant pilot whale washes up at Ōhope Beach

An infant whale has been found dead on a Bay of Plenty beach. Department of Conservation operations manager for Whakatāne, David Beattie, says staff and... Read More

Gold clams: Marina places ban on boaties

A popular private marina in Lake Taupō has banned people from launching boats there if they have previously been in parts of the Waikato River infested with... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s Bay Boardriders defend title

Mount Maunganui's Bay Boardriders have defended their title at the 2024 Hurley New Zealand Boardrider Club Championships held at Whangamata in a come-from-behind... Read More

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Early battle lines drawn at NZ club champs

Impressive surfing and excellent waves have given New Zealand's top boardrider clubs the perfect platform to open the 2024 Hurley New Zealand Club Championships... Read More

Pumping conditions predicted for boardrider champs

New Zealand's top boardrider clubs will battle it out this weekend to attain national bragging rights and a chance to represent New Zealand again on the world... Read More

Sunday action: Surf Pro quarterfinalists confirmed

The stage is set at the Aotearoa Surf Pro for Sunday with New Zealand's top surfers set to face off in the quarterfinals after an eventful first day held at... Read More

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Final voyage to uncover subsurface secrets

R/V Tangaroa sets sail on the final voyage to complete a picture of the volcanic plumbing systems of Whakaari/White and Tūhua/Mayor island volcanoes as part... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

Gold clam closes Lake Taupō Aqua Park temporarily

Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily closed a small, contained water park in Taupō from tomorrow following the discovery of the invasive freshwater gold... Read More