Marine

Reserve’s fish population growing

Fish numbers and sizes are increasing at the Department of Conservation marine reserve at Mayor Island. Underwater monitoring conducted by DOC staff in conjunction... Read More

All downhill from North Cape

With the hurdle of the capes behind him, Tauranga kayaker Tim Taylor is settling into a summer cruise of the Northland coast. He set out today from the Pukenui boat... Read More

Huge shark near harbour entrance

Fishermen Kerry Grant and William McIntosh swear their ‘one that got away' story is true, they are not exaggerating, and they are telling it because they... Read More

Two capes down, one to go

Tim Taylor is kayaking around North Cape today, the third in the trio of capes across the top of the North Island. On Monday, Tim rounded Cape Maria Van Dieman and... Read More

Tim Taylor’s rounding the cape

Tauranga kayaker Tim Taylor is closing on Cape Maria Van Dieman today as he paddles towards the top of the North Island. He's in the process of completing his circum... Read More

Close finish in dinghy boat race

It came down to waterline length in the final of the Omokoroa Boat Club dinghy rowing races held during the recent open day. The three man race finished in order... Read More

Kayaking mission to resume

Kayaker Tim Taylor's circum kayak of New Zealand may resume this weekend with Tim having another go at the 90 Mile Beach and North Cape rounding leg. 'He's been... Read More

Matakana raid draws cats

An upper harbour covered in catamarans is looking likely this weekend as the third ‘Matakana Raid' takes place. The entrees are expected to be about the same... Read More

First place for Tauranga sailor

Tauranga 49er sailor Peter Burling and his Auckland partner Blair Tuke were among the few competitors to enjoy racing on the final day of the Sail Auckland 2012... Read More

NIWA warns of skeleton shrimp

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research is warning boaties to check the hull of their vessels for a skeletal hitchhiker. Caprella mutica is a marine... Read More

Missing canoeists found

Police have located two canoeists who were reported missing at about 6pm on Monday. The pair, aged in their 60s, set off from Murupara intending to canoe down to... Read More

In first with one day to sail

Tauranga sailor Jason Saunders is sitting in first place of the 470 class racing at the Sail Auckland 2012 competition - heading into its final day today. He, and... Read More