Marine

No cruises but passenger ship returns to Tauranga

Passenger vessels arriving at Mount Maunganui and Tauranga have become a rarity in the post-pandemic era but one such ship will be hitching up in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Eco-packaging for seafood industry

A new project will help accelerate the production of a compostable and biodegradable alternative to polystyrene packaging used in the seafood industry. The Government... Read More

Rip warning after tragic week on Mount beaches

New Zealand's deadly summer on the water came to Mount Maunganui last week with three separate serious water incidents, including a fatality, occurring along our... Read More

Lifeguards involved in more than 100 rescues

Following several serious incidents at beaches in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty, Surf Life Saving New Zealand is urging beachgoers to take care in the water. 'Beaches... Read More

Rahui in place to replenish depleted fish stocks

A Rahui on net fishing in all the waterways from Three Mile Creek to Apata River has been announced on Sunday. The Bowentown Boatings and Sports Fishing Club... Read More

Stranded whale dies in Coromandel Harbour

UPDATE 8.43AM: The whale that died in the Coromandel Harbour overnight, is being buried this morning. The Department of Conservation reported that the stranded... Read More

Orca join family boat outing on Tauranga Harbour

A family outing on the Tauranga harbour turned into an unforgettable experience for Angelina and Enej Ranzinger on Saturday when they found the boat they were... Read More

Coromandel whale refloated, now reluctant to leave

1.25pm Update: The whale that earlier stranded in the Coromandel Harbour has now been partially refloated, says Coromandel's CFM station manager John... Read More

Man found at Omanu Beach now identified

Update, 10.50pm Police have now identified the man who was transported to hospital in a critical condition after being found unresponsive at Omanu Beach, Mount... Read More

Person in hospital following Omanu beach incident

4.30pm update: A person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital following being found unresponsive in the water at Omanu. The person, who is in a critical condition,... Read More

Will it be a fintastic fishing year?

A marine heatwave is happening all around New Zealand. Warmer waters are more pleasant for swimming in and can create wilder weather. But what do they mean for... Read More

Boaties warned to steer clear of marine cables

Boaties visiting Pauanui and Tairua this summer are being reminded to stay safe around marine power cables spanning the harbour at the holiday hot spot. That's... Read More