Marine

Health warnings for some Rotorua waterways lifted

The health warnings for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel - the channel that links Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti, and the Okere Arm of Lake Rotoiti have now been lifted... Read More

Now Boarding: Maritime Museum’s “Little Tall Ship”

The New Zealand Maritime Museum is excited to announce the return - at long last - of the brigantine Breeze. Public sailings onboard this iconic vessel will... Read More

When loving the sea becomes destructive

Kiwis love gathering seafood, but one expert is calling for more consideration of the impacts of our enthusiasm in the wake of a summer of devastation for Kaikōura's... Read More

Mouldey finishes NZ Grom Series with win

Mount Maunganui surfer Tao Mouldey has finished the New Zealand Grom Series by claiming a win in the premier Under 18 Boys. Taranki surfer Natasha Gouldsbury... Read More

Studying the threat of sea-level rise to wetlands

Specialised monitoring equipment has been installed in Bay of Plenty estuaries to understand whether our coastal wetlands can survive the threat of inevitable... Read More

Welcoming the return of cruise ships

The Majestic Princess Cruise ship is set to dock at the Port of Tauranga next Saturday, October 15 - and Mount-based souvenir shop owner Ian New couldn't be happier. The... Read More

Washed up shark a case of mistaken identity

A clearer picture has emerged in the case of a shark washing up on the shores of Mount Maunganui. Last week, multiple passers-by at the scene described the shark... Read More

Wet weather doesn’t deter keen fishers

The keenest of trout fishers braved the wet conditions on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the new trout fishing season. Constant rain early in the day as... Read More

Anglers out in force for start of the season

Fish & Game NZ is expecting a "massive" turn-out of anglers this weekend for the opening of the new freshwater fishing season which kicks off today Saturday, October... Read More

A ferry fun way to travel around Tauranga

The Wednesday Challenge Ferry took its first load of travellers across Tauranga Moana's harbour this week. The ferry is part of the Wednesday Challenge, which... Read More

GRAPHIC: Great white washes up on Tauranga shores

Warning: Caution is advised in reading this story. The above photo has been blurred out as some people may find it distressing. The photo can be viewed in full... Read More

Surfing school returns to Gisborne

More than 80 frothing groms are to descend on Gisborne this weekend with the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs taking place over two days. With the 2021 event... Read More