Marine

Increase in Kiwis taking to recreational boating

The number of people taking up recreational boating has increased for the first time in four years. New research released today shows 1.7 million kiwi adults... Read More

Nineteen pilot whales dead in Coromandel stranding

Nineteen pilot whales have died after a second stranding at a north Coromandel beach overnight. A rescue mission was launched on Saturday after about 25 whales... Read More

Covid-19: One new community case

A man who works on ships in Taranaki and Auckland is the latest community case of Covid-19. In a rare Sunday press conference, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley... Read More

Free water safety fun community day

It's time to splash around and learn some safety in and on the water ahead of summer. Tauranga Swim School in conjunction with Water Safety New Zealand is hosting... Read More

What’s on – cycles, fluro fest, water safety

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine day ahead with light winds, and some... Read More

Pod of whales stranded in northern Coromandel

A large pod of whales has become stranded at a beach in the northern Coromandel. Project Jonah said the pilot whales were seen swimming in shallow, muddy water... Read More

Ship crew Covid rules-‘worse than being in prison’

A ship's captain is describing the way crew are being treated during Covid-19 as inhumane and like being in prison. Crews on ships coming into New... Read More

Free workshop keeps paddlers safe

Kayaking and paddle boarding may be on the leisurely end of the water sports spectrum, but not knowing the safety basics can be deadly. That's why the Kiwi Association... Read More

NIWA vessel returns home after epic voyage

After 75 nights at sea all the temporary master of NIWA research vessel Kaharoa could think about today was getting off the ship and having a beer. John Brosnan... Read More

Nine years since the Rena grounded near Tauranga

Early on this day in 2011, New Zealand experienced what's regarded as its worst maritime environmental disaster off the coast of Tauranga. The Liberian... Read More

Rena remembrance clean-up day

Western Bay Wildlife are inviting the public to come and help protect the penguins and petrels this Sunday afternoon. A ‘Rena Remembrance Clean Up & Trust... Read More

Tours on medical mission ship MV YWAM Koha

The crew of the MV YWAM Koha are inviting the public to come on board for a free tour of the ship for four days over two weekends in early November. Tauranga's... Read More