04:00pm Sun 31 Oct, 2021
Port of Tauranga has had a busy first quarter, with a 6.9 per cent increase in trade, as it processed cargo that would normally have shipped earlier in the year. Chief... Read More
03:00pm Wed 27 Oct, 2021
A Tauranga tetraplegic's dream of a fishing boat specifically designed for Kiwis with disabilities, illness and hardship has been realised. It's been a long time... Read More
02:00pm Tue 26 Oct, 2021
A vet in Waihi Beach says they treated four dogs over the weekend who fell ill after coming into contact with potentially toxic pufferfish that had washed ashore.... Read More
06:45am Tue 26 Oct, 2021
A narcotics police taskforce in Panama has stopped a significant shipment of a 'presumed illicit substance” bound for the Port of Tauranga. The Public... Read More
05:00pm Mon 25 Oct, 2021
Recreational boaties on the water, who are not wearing lifejackets or travelling at a safe speed, should expect to be questioned by harbourmasters and Maritime... Read More
03:00pm Mon 25 Oct, 2021
Beachgoers, especially dog owners, are being warned to be vigilant for the prevalence of potentially deadly pufferfish on Waihi Beach. A post on the Waihi Beach... Read More
07:00am Sat 23 Oct, 2021
Kauri Point Historic Reserve will have a fully repaired jetty in time for Christmas. From Tuesday, October 26, the jetty will be closed to the public to allow... Read More
03:00pm Fri 22 Oct, 2021
The much-anticipated Tiger Trout Fishing Competition is on again with the new date of November 13. Known locally as the great tiger hunt, this annual event... Read More
09:10am Wed 20 Oct, 2021
The decision to grant five iwi and hapu customary marine title over a Tauranga estuary is being welcomed. Te Tāhuna o Rangataua is a tidal estuary within... Read More
08:00am Wed 20 Oct, 2021
The importance of wearing a lifejacket on a boat and planning for the unexpected has been highlighted in a report evaluating the key contributing factors into... Read More
07:20am Sun 17 Oct, 2021
Officers' quick and decisive action helped save a fisherman's life after he was washed out to sea. Someone raised the alarm and reported a man being... Read More
08:30am Tue 12 Oct, 2021
A new record has been set in the annual Matakana Classic, with the winning team shaving 15 minutes off the previous best time. The yearly event is a non-stop... Read More