Marine

Trout challenge on season eve

Fish & Game Eastern Region officer Mark Sherburn is challenging people to go and catch a trout and then de-bone and cook it this trout season. The challenge comes... Read More

Bruce’s fishing report

The weather is a bit up and down at the moment. There have been a few settled spells, but the wind has been getting up in the afternoons. When inshore sea conditions... Read More

Fishing catch limits changing

The Ministry of Fisheries is boosting the maximum catch allowance for hoki and some other species. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley says the adjustments... Read More

Shining end in kite tour final

New Zealand kiteboarding champion Marc Jacobs has ended his first full professional season with another consistent display, this time at the Brazilian round of the... Read More

Unknowing boaties rescued

Two Waikato brothers are being held up by their Coastguard rescuers as examples of what not to do on the water. The 15 and 20 year olds set out for Mayor Island... Read More

Thornton entrance, shallow waters

Boaties are advised to take caution using the Thornton entrance at the Rangitaiki River mouth after Bay of Plenty Regional Council sound recordings there indicate... Read More

Tauranga sailors, national finalists

Tauranga sailors Peter Burling and Sam Meech are finalists in their category at the Yachting Excellence Awards. The pair are members of the Tauranga Yacht and... Read More

Supporting those at sea

The Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is the second largest unit in the country, but it is also a non-profit organisation that relies heavily on membership and fundraising... Read More

Kayaker secures Olympic berth

New Zealand kayaker Mike Dawson has two goals left for the year after qualifying for the London Olympics at the world canoe slalom championships in Slovakia overnight. ... Read More

Fish & Game angles for tourists

Fish & Game NZ is helping Rugby World Cup visitors go trout fishing between matches with the launch of a new website. New Zealand has an international angling reputation... Read More

Coastguard volunteers awarded

The opening of Coastguard Whangamata's new Rescue Centre and Boat Shed doubled as the annual awards ceremony for Eastern Region Coastguard Volunteers. At the Saturday... Read More

Find a ‘Luv’ for sailing

Perfect weather on Sunday is expected to bring people in droves onto the harbour for the Bartercard Fun Sail and the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club's open day... Read More