Marine

Funing in port after propeller and rudder damage

Sharp-eyed SunLive readers have noticed today that the Funing, which is berthed at Mount Maunganui, appears to have its stern raised and its bow lowered. The... Read More

World-first cranes arrive in Tauranga

ISO's world-first and industry leading cranes made their way into Port of Tauranga yesterday. Tauranga-headquartered port logistics company ISO Limited, continues... Read More

Lovebirds on the YWAM Koha

When driving over the Tauranga harbour bridge I often look down at the YWAM Koha ship berthed at the end of the dock. It was due to sail to the Pacific Islands... Read More

Magnitude 5.2 quake strikes off coast of BOP

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck off the coast of the Bay of Plenty early this morning. The quake hit 120km north-east of Whangamata at 3.47am. It was... Read More

Man arrested after an attempt to flee by sea

A man took to the sea off Papamoa Beach early this evening in an attempt to evade a Police arrest. His efforts failed, as he was located by the TECT Rescue helicopter... Read More

Study uncovers more causes of coral bleaching

Increased nutrients in the ocean can accelerate coral bleaching caused by high sea temperatures, according to new research from University of Waikato Marine Scientist... Read More

One person has died at Okere Falls today

Police have confirmed that a person has died at Okere Falls near Rotorua today. Police were advised at about 11.12am that a person was in difficulty near the... Read More

Tsunami evacuation zones home to 1 in 10 NZers

NIWA scientists have completed the first national assessment of people and buildings at risk in New Zealand's tsunami evacuation zones. The assessment, aimed... Read More

Sanford closes Tauranga processing plant

Fishing company Sanford has confirmed 66 staff will lose their jobs when its processing plant in Tauranga closes. Sanford announced earlier this month that it... Read More

Scientists study climate impact on Antarctic seals

People power and satellites are helping University of Canterbury scientists study climate impacts on Antarctic seals. A New Zealand-led international study of... Read More

COVID-19 testing at Port of Tauranga

Nearly 6000 people with links to the Port of Tauranga have been ordered to be tested for COVID-19. The port and maritime community is being targeted for testing... Read More

Electric ferries mooted for Tauranga

Tauranga City Council is considering backing a ferry service between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Last Friday Tauranga City Councillors John... Read More