Marine

New cruise ship shuttle launches

A new shuttle bus service to bring cruise ship passengers into downtown Tauranga could prompt a campaign for CBD-wide Sunday trading. Tauranga retailers have welcomed... Read More

Rena divers' serious incidents

Two serious incidents involving professional divers working on the Rena have given the Resolve Salvage team a scary shake-up. The two men - a 25-year-old New Zealander... Read More

Tauranga’s Navy training mission

Two shiploads full of Royal New Zealand Navy personnel are spending the weekend in Tauranga as part of a training mission for officer cadets. HMNZS Manawanui and... Read More

Iwi claim treaty breach on Rena

Motiti iwi representatives are alleging the Government has breached the Treaty of Waitangi by making confidential agreements with the Rena owners and insurers. Motiti... Read More

Ships grow as port prospers

Both passenger ships and cargo ships visiting the Port of Tauranga are growing in size, says Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns. Speaking on the port's $50million... Read More

Front runners at yachting awards

Three Tauranga sailors are being awarded for their outstanding performances with honours in this year's Yachting New Zealand Awards. Sailors Peter Burling, Jason... Read More

Orca pod cruise harbour

The pod of Orca spotted in Tauranga Harbour near Te Puna this morning are now being seen in the harbour near the port. The orca were spotted when people attempted... Read More

Tauranga boats in Coastal Classic

Four Tauranga yachts are among the fleet of more than 120 yachts sailing in the Coastal Classic today. Tauranga boats Frenzy, Voodoo Lounge, Fast Lane, and Arethusa... Read More

Investigator audits boat moorings

A private investigator contracted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed an audit of mooring chains following allegations about the quality by boat... Read More

Ex-French boat’s Mount makeover

The Volvo Open 70 yacht Giacomo emerged from the tent at Tauranga Bridge Marina hard stand today, where it has spent the last month being prepped for southern racing. A... Read More

New safety features at Marina

The popular southern breakwater at Tauranga Bridge Marina has added new safety to reduce risks for recreational fishers and other users of the pier. Tauranga Bridge... Read More

Toxic levels rise in shellfish

Toxic shellfish warnings in the Bay of Plenty are back on high alert after routine marine biotoxin monitoring uncovered increasingly high levels of the paralytic... Read More