Marine

Waioeka River: missing person search continues

The search for a person missing after a vehicle crashed into a Bay of Plenty river on Friday morning is still ongoing. Police are also still searching for... Read More

Women on Water set to launch exciting new season

The Women on Water (WOW) programme, part of the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, is gearing up for an exhilarating 23rd season, kicking off on October 10. Since... Read More

Best trout fishing opening in decades

Lake Tarawera has come up trumps producing its best two-year-old fish in over two decades, and whilst Tarawera was the star performer, Lakes Rotoiti, Okataina... Read More

Protect our lakes from freshwater pests

With trout fishing season opening today, those coming to the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes are being urged to be vigilant in stopping the spread of freshwater pests. Toi... Read More

Boaties reminded to check their moorings

Heavy weather on the horizon has prompted Bay of Plenty Regional Council to remind boat owners to check their moorings. 'Unfortunately, things look to be... Read More

Snapper limits up, orange roughy down

Catch limits for several fisheries will be increased after a review that shows stocks of those species are healthy and abundant. The changes are being made... Read More

NZ fishing season opens October 1

With the 2024/25 fishing season officially starting on Tuesday, October 1, anglers across New Zealand are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular start. Fish... Read More

Swimming safety tips for summer

Matthew Strange likes to compare fire with water. Strange is the head of aquatics at Bay Venues. Most of his professional life has been spent working at public... Read More

Next step toward marine-based prosperity for BOP

With the granting of long-awaited resource consents for a marina and industrial park, developer Chris Peterson is excited to start work on what he describes... Read More

Bumper trout opening expected in BOP

Enthusiastic trout fishers around the country are eagerly awaiting the start of the new fishing season on Tuesday, October 1. The opening day is always highly... Read More

Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public

Rain didn't halt proceedings as people gathered to mark the completion of construction work on the Pākihikura/Ōpōtiki Harbour seawalls on Friday. As... Read More

New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths

A water safety advocacy group has praised a Bay of Plenty rule change that will see more people wearing lifejackets while boating. The Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More