Marine

Kiwis one and two in 49ers

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and Blair Tuke lead the men's 49er fleet with a 12 point gap to team-mates Marcus Hansen and Josh Porebski in 2nd place, as the kiwi... Read More

Iwi leader backs Corexit ban

Tauranga Moana Iwi Leaders' Group chairman Awanui Black is speaking out in support of tomorrow's rally to ban the Corexit dispersant used during the Rena oil spill. The... Read More

Aquatic pest found at Pilot Bay

Authorities are investigating an unwanted aquatic pest discovered by a University of Waikato diver in Pilot Bay. In an email sent out to Tauranga Harbour recreation... Read More

Katikati boatie's death preventable

A Katikati father, who drowned after his boat capsized in Tauranga Harbour, could have survived had he been wearing a lifejacket, a Coroner has found. Coroner Peter... Read More

Young sailor aids capsized boatie

A Tauranga sailor, who heroically towed a man and his overturned dinghy safely back to shore, is sure anyone would have done the same thing. Berrick Fitzsimons... Read More

French import for southern races

The winning yacht in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race is in town stationed at Tauranga Bridge Marina ready to be put in race trim for an assault on the Coastal Classic... Read More

Warning as stormy weather hits

Tauranga is bracing itself for blustery wet weather today with winds predicted to reach 100-130km/h from 3pm. MetService reports strong winds in the Tauranga area... Read More

Still waiting: Race 14 postponed

Update: 9:33AM Delays are still frustrating Tauranga residents as today's America's Cup action has been postponed. Supporters will now have to wait until tomorrow... Read More

Rena restoration wrangle

Community groups in the Bay of Plenty are being asked to present ‘wish lists' to the owners and insurers of the grounded cargo ship Rena for possible court... Read More

Water rescue on Tauranga Harbour

A man who was thrown into the Tauranga Harbour after his dinghy capsized is now safely on shore thanks to a passing sailor. The man could be seen from The Strand... Read More

America's Cup: Racing postponed

It will be another race in the America's Cup battle - but it won't be today after racing was postponed due to wind. Emirates Team New Zealand are on a match point... Read More

Maketu mussel limits halved

The number of green-lipped mussels allowed to be collected by recreational fishers will be halved from October 1 in an effort to restore stocks in the Maketu area.... Read More