Marine

Rena exclusion zone moves

The Rena exclusion zone is being extended to cover the barges working on removing the sunken container ship's accommodation block. The temporary moving exclusion... Read More

Courtesy call at Whangamata

A call for common sense is being made by Whangamata harbour master Steve Wise after a large launch was forced aground near the Whangamata boat ramp on Friday night. 'It... Read More

Teens rescued by jet skier

A jet skier's quick thinking actions are being praised by police after rescuing two teenage swimmers in Bowentown. Eastern Waikato Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant... Read More

Life jackets in working order

Harbourmasters in the Bay of Plenty are urging boaties to ensure their inflatable life jackets are in good working order during the summer season. 'Regular maintenance... Read More

Search for fisherman continues

The Police Dive Squad will continue scouring the sea and coastline for Aucklander Peato Samele Ilalio, presumed drowned after he went missing while fishing from... Read More

Boaties’ safety the view

The view from Mal Evetts' window is one of the best in Whakatane but his role, and that of his co-workers is not to enjoy the scenery, but to monitor the safety... Read More

Omanu misses national team

The Titahi Bay surf boat crew sealed a spot in the New Zealand team after dominant performance in the latest round of the national series in Whangamata on Thursday. The... Read More

Missing man at Kauri Point named

UPDATED 1PM: Police have named the person who went missing at Kauri Point Wharf yesterday as Auckland man Peato Samele Ilalio. The Police Dive Squad is at Kauri... Read More

Suspected drowning near Katikati

Police, the coastguard and emergency services are swooping on Kauri Point, north of Katikati, in an effort to locate a man who they suspect has drowned this afternoon... Read More

Ready to ripple Bay stadium

Speed, adrenaline and fun - Te Puke's Tristan Hynds says he quickly found there is something addictive about racing jet boats when he got his first boat 11 years... Read More

Police seek deceased's diving gear

A national police diving squad has today been searching for the diving gear belonging to a 42-year-old Tauranga man, who died yesterday afternoon while diving near... Read More

Deep-sea quest for Bay scientist

Bay of Plenty science student Rebecca Gibson is ready to set out on a 25-day NIWA Deep-sea science expedition after being selected to be a young Blake Ambassador. Rebecca... Read More