Marine

School children to gain confidence through boating

Every year Matahui School holds their popular Matahui Boat Day, and it is returning once again on Monday to Ōmokoroa . 'This event is held at the safe and shallow... Read More

Cook Strait crossings can go ahead if criteria met

On Sunday afternoon Interisland announced they have received dispensation from Maritime NZ for two sailings to go ahead on Sunday night if no additional crew test... Read More

NZ peace flotilla to protest Russian invasion

Evoking memories of New Zealand's tradition of peace flotillas of the 90s, a schooner set sail from Whitianga on Saturday morning in support of Ukraine and... Read More

Anniversary of tsunami warning sparks reminder

A reminder of what to do in the event of a potential tsunami is being issued by the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Team. This comes on the... Read More

Closure confirmed for Rotorua icon Rainbow Springs

Rotorua tourism icon Rainbow Springs is closing, Ngāi Tahu Tourism chief executive Craig Ellison has confirmed. 'After a consultation process with affected kaimahi,... Read More

Grand slam for Tauranga One Base competitor

The Stoney Creek 2022 One Base Fishing Competition in Tauranga is providing a platform for massive achievements. Angler David ‘Macca' Mcintyre, onboard... Read More

Concern over shark study delay after BOP near miss

A world-leading shark expert's 300-day wait for Department of Conservation permits to study great white sharks in the Bay of Plenty has been slammed as 'simply... Read More

Two winched from sea after boat sinks

Two people have been winched to safety after their boat sunk off the coast of Tairua. A search and rescue operation was launched on Wednesday after the Rescue... Read More

Opotiki Harbour construction passes halfway mark

Construction in Ōpōtiki of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark. The Bay... Read More

BOP teen‘s near-miss with great white shark

A teenage boy surfing in Bay of Plenty faced a close call with a great white shark recently. The close call at popular surf spot Matakana Island on Monday, prompted... Read More

Shotgun start for Tauranga fishing tournament

Two families gathered on Moturiki to watch the flotilla of fishing boats. Photo: John Borren/SunLive. Keen fishers are heading out into Tauranga waters this morning... Read More

Kaikoura paua season comes to a close

Pāua gathering will no longer be allowed on the Kaikōura coastline from midnight tonight, Monday, February 28, as Kaikoura's three-month pāua gathering season... Read More