Marine

Port of Tauranga handling more cargo

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

Wish4Fish dream comes true

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

Four dogs treated after pufferfish invasion

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

Panama drug bust seizes Tauranga-bound cargo

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

Lifejacket campaign aims to save lives

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

BOP beachgoers warned after pufferfish invasion

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

Kauri Point jetty to close for repairs

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

Tiger Trout hunt in BOP next month

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

Iwi welcomes customary marine title decision

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

Boating fatality report makes for “sombre reading”

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

Eagle crew rescue fisherman washed off rocks

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

Record tumbles in Matakana Classic

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