Marine

Moturiki closed due to sea swells

Access to Moturiki, often known as Leisure Island, has been closed on Sunday afternoon due to significant sea swells and the high incoming tide. "This closure... Read More

Cyclone Cody expected to stay clear of NZ

MetService meteorologists advise that the risk of heavy rain has diminished as Cyclone Cody looks to track east of New Zealand. However, the risk of severe gales... Read More

Damage to boats at North Island marinas overnight

A tsunami surge hit Tutukaka Marina in Northland about 9.30pm on Saturday, causing a number of boats to sink and several others to break free from their mornings... Read More

Mauao base track closed until Monday

Mauao base track will be closed today. Tauranga City Council released a statement on Sunday morning to say the Mauao base track is now closed as a precaution,... Read More

Tonga: More eruptions expected by NZ scientists

NZ science experts say that there will probably be ash fallout from the volcanic eruption in Tonga which will impact on locals, and there could be more eruptions... Read More

NEMA warning extended to West Coast

9.45am update: New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency - NEMA has extended the warning to stay off NZ beaches and shore areas to also include the west... Read More

Volcano sends out pressure wave recorded in NZ

A pressure surge from the latest eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in Tonga has been observed by New Zealand weather stations across the country... Read More

Boating safety message amid water user uptick

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are reminding boaties to adhere to the five knot rule amid a rise in the number of new boat and jet ski users in the region this... Read More

Cyclone Cody: dangerous sea condition warning

This summer has already seen horrific drowning statistics around the country, with several serious incidents and fatalities occurring at East Coast beaches. With... Read More

Man arrested during illegal pāua sales probe

Fishery officers have arrested a man for obstruction while investigating the alleged illegal sale of pāua via social media. "In the days prior to the arrest,... Read More

Person died following water incident near Te Kaha

A person has died following a water incident near Te Kaha. Police received a report that a person may have been in trouble in the sea near State Highway 35, Omaio,... Read More

Tuna Fishing Company fined $6500

The Tuna Fishing Company Limited has been fined $6,500 for operating a vessel commercially before its certificate of survey was issued. The Judge also ordered... Read More