Marine

Accused brazen boat thief caught

A man accused of driving out of the Bridge Marina yard with a stolen boat, outboard and trailer, was stopped by police after he was seen driving through Te Puke. 'A... Read More

Drownings hit eight year high

Drownings are at an eight-year high in the country, with a significant rise in the deaths of pre-schoolers and Asian people. So far this year in Tauranga, there... Read More

Caution for boaties towing people

Boaties towing others on waterways are being reminded to follow basic navigation rules to help ensure they keep themselves, friends and family safe while biscuiting,... Read More

Kayakers brace for world class comp

A star-studded international field is competing, but it's the Kiwi canoe slalom contingent that's fired up for this weekend's New Zealand Open in the Manawatu. ... Read More

Spate of non-licence productions

Fish and Game officers are concerned at the high number of anglers unable to produce a fishing licence when requested by staff. The number of fisherman without... Read More

Fishing a hit with the kids

The Papamoa Sports Fishing Club hosted the Oregon ITM Kids Fishing Competition over a two day period on January 21 and 22. Organisers say the event was ‘awesome'... Read More

Quiet time for Coastguard

While Auckland Coastguard is complaining about being swamped with calls to assist with flat batteries, Tauranga Coastguard volunteers are having a quiet summer. ... Read More

Slip fails to injure Bay fish hatchery

Anglers have been assured that a destructive slip which hit Eastern Fish and Game Region's hatchery at Ngongotaha in torrential rain has not harmed its stocking... Read More

Kahawai bonanza going ahead

Organisers of the ITM Kahawai World Cup Surfcasting Bonanza at Papamoa Beach are assuring competition entrants the event is still going ahead on March 16-18. The... Read More

Club record with first marlin

Beni Hafoka's just resumed game fishing after a break of three years and caught a black marlin on his first trip back. The 375kg fish is a Tauranga Game Fishing... Read More

Debris warning for boaties

Boaties are being warned to stay out of the water unless they have to be there, following debris sighted in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Barnacle delicacy beaches at Omanu

This log-load of mature gooseneck barnacles was photographed at Omanu Beach on Monday. Lepas anatifera, the common gooseneck barnacle, is a common marine species... Read More