Marine

Orca pod spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orca have captured the attention of Tauranga residents today. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they say about five orca, also known a killer... Read More

Wednesday ferries to the city and back

There's a new way to travel from this week - with the Wednesday Challenge launching their ferry service, running between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui... Read More

The backpackers cleaning up Tauranga‘s shores

Protecting what you play in is at the heart of these environmentally conscious backpackers, who decided to band together for a harbourside clean up this week.... Read More

New Tauranga ferry service proves popular

Tauranga people will have a new way to travel from next Wednesday with the launch of the Wednesday Challenge Ferry, operating between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Mount... Read More

Tsunami scientists share research

Scientists from all around the country descended on Gisborne this week to present on the potential impact of a tsunami in the region. Tairāwhiti Emergency Management... Read More

Satellites reveal NZ’s coastal health

For the first time, satellites have been used to track coastal water health around New Zealand. In a new report commissioned by the Department of Conservation,... Read More

Dotterels feel pressure of ‘careless’ beachgoers

Beachgoers ignoring clear signage and traipsing through a key nesting site in the Coromandel are putting vulnerable dotterels/tuturiwhatu and variable oystercatchers/torea-pango... Read More

Windsurfing: Club hopes to get more on board

Tauranga Windsurfers Inc are hoping to get more people involved in the sports of windsurfing, foiling and winging. The new club, which has been in the making... Read More

Top New Zealand scientists win Kudos

The best and brightest scientists of the Greater Waikato Region and Bay of Plenty have been recognised at the 15th Kudos Awards Showcase. With the postponement... Read More

High plume from Whakaari/White Island noticed

SunLive readers have noted that Wakaari/White Island appears to be giving off a larger plume than usual today. "White Island chucking ash all morning," wrote... Read More

Marine project to launch $58m aquaculture industry

Coromandel has the potential to become the home to New Zealand's largest fishing industry with a $13 million water project underway. The Kōpū Marine Precinct... Read More

Giant squid at Farewell Spit causes excitement

A large giant squid has fascinated visitors after washing ashore at Farewell Spit at the top of the South Island. Farewell Spit Tours guide Anton Donaldson came... Read More