Marine

December‘s drowning rate “horrendous”

Fun in the sun is how most people picture their summer, but New Zealanders are being urged to see sense when it comes to water. December has one of the worst... Read More

Dead sharks discovered on Bowentown Beach

Three sharks, two great whites and a baby hammerhead, have been found dead on Bowentown Beach. MPI says one of the sharks was found in a legally set net. One... Read More

Rewilding green-lipped mussels

Wild mussels are making a comeback in the Marlborough Sounds. While farmed mussels are booming, the wild population has experienced a big decline. Now local... Read More

Today’s rules protect tomorrow’s catch

"Today's rules to protect tomorrow's catch" is the the message from Fisheries New Zealand as it kicks off a summer campaign to encourage fishers to know... Read More

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

The boat belonging to a fisherman who has been reported missing near Whangapoua has been located. At 2pm, Christmas Day, a private vessel came across the missing... Read More

Health warning issued for BOP lake

A health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations provided... Read More

Twelve hours to go on community crowdfunder

A community crowdfunding campaign to make a documentary on the Rena disaster has just 12 hours left to run, finishing at 11pm on Christmas Eve. Already, the... Read More

Authorities highlight rock fishing concerns

With rock-based fishing seen as one of the deadliest pursuits in New Zealand, water safety officials are urging people to know the best practise for safe fishing. According... Read More

Diving death at Moutohorā/Whale Island

Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi have placed a seven-day rāhui at Moutohorā(Whale Island) following the death of a man who had been diving. Police confirm they were... Read More

Water safety challenge for BOP residents

A challenge has been laid down to people planning to hit the water in Bay of Plenty this summer - take a step back before diving in. New figures from ACC show... Read More

BOP surfer‘s shark anxiety amid DOC warning

A member of the Bay of Plenty surfing community has shared his fears regarding an apparent increase in great white shark sightings. Meanwhile, Surf Lifesaving... Read More

Great white shark warning for Tauranga from DOC

An increase in great white shark sightings in the Tauranga area has prompted the Department of Conservation to remind people to remain vigilant when out swimming... Read More