Marine

Scientists uncover secret to healthy estuaries

University of Waikato marine scientists are researching the declining health of New Zealand estuaries. The group of 15 PHD students hope their findings will contribute... Read More

Call for help from yacht in Tauranga harbour

Emergency services are racing to the aid of a person needing medical assistance on board a yacht near the Tauranga harbour entrance. A team from St. John Ambulance,... Read More

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli takes the day with 2 wins

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS TEAM UK squared off yesterday to determine the winner of the PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series and the right to face the... Read More

What‘s on - Omokoroa dash, kartsport, wildlife

Good morning and welcome to Sunday and Valentine's Day. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. There's plenty to do today with your Valentine, from... Read More

One person has died at Pilot Bay

Update, 3.50pm: One person has died following a water incident in Mount Maunganui this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Pilot Bay about 2.25pm where... Read More

Mainly settled weather ahead for New Zealand

An anticyclone lies over New Zealand today bringing mainly settled weather. "Basically everywhere is dry today, only Fiordland brings the risk of a light shower... Read More

Dramatic rescue after boat sinks near Thames

Two men found clinging to a chilly bin after their boat sank have been rescued in the Firth of Thames. Thames Police and Eagle carried out a dramatic rescue of... Read More

HFO nabs group with illegal tuatua limits

An MPI Honorary Fishery Officer patrol nabbed a group of people with more than three times the legal limit of the popular shellfish tuatua in Tauranga this week.... Read More

NZ tsunami advisory cancelled

A tsunami advisory issued earlier this morning following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake has now been cancelled. The earthquake occurred southeast of Loyalty Islands... Read More

Tsunami activity, expect strong & unusual currents

Warnings are being issued for New Zealand coastlines, including Mount Maunganui, following a 7.7 earthquake southeast of Loyalty Islands. The National Emergency... Read More

Second person charged after boat rage incident

Police have charged a second person in relation to a boat rage incident at Tairua Wharf. A 52-year-old woman has been charged with common assault and is due to... Read More

Man arrested following boat rage incident

A man involved in a boat rage incident in Tairua is due to appear in court. Police arrested a 58-year-old man has this morning following an incident at Tairua... Read More