The Department of Conservation says it is unlikely it will ever know how a dolphin found decapitated on a Coromandel beach died. DoC are investigating after... Read More

A new $1.3 million pontoon will soon grace the Whitianga shoreline, but it's all the upgrades the waterfront will get in the near future. The anticipated... Read More

Lifejackets will now be required to be worn on all small vessels while underway under a new maritime safety law adopted by Parliament. National MP Dr Shane... Read More

Boats are just the beginning of a spectacular marine lifestyle event returning this month. The third annual NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is on at Mystery Creek... Read More

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A 79-year-old man who was knocked unconscious after being flung from a fishing charter vessel believes he would have died if it weren't for another passenger. The... Read More

Two of the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club's hardworking patrol boats have received a major refurbishment, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers giving their... Read More

A young leopard seal turned heads at Tauranga's Sulphur Pt this week after choosing a busy boat ramp as the perfect place for an extended nap. People arriving... Read More

A ban on harvesting certain shellfish in parts of the Hauraki Gulf has been extended for another two years. The fisheries closures ban mussels, pāua,... Read More

A sharp decline in Ōhiwa Harbour mussel stocks has led Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to embark on a regeneration programme that is beginning to show signs of success. The... Read More

Recreational fishers in Whakatāne are being urged to prepare for a safer Southern Bluefin Tuna season, with a free seminar being held at the Whakatāne Sportfishing... Read More

More than four tonnes of protected corals and shells have been seized by the Department of Conservation (DoC) in recent years, as New Zealanders continue to... Read More