Marine

Wellingtonians sing Marina’s praises

Steering his new $2million boat home to Wellington from Auckland didn't quite go to plan for John Morgan and his family. Pleasure craft, ‘Transition', is... Read More

Fishing groups rally over lost rights

The reaction to three ‘no take' fishing zones near Motiti Island has been significant to say the least. In the five weeks following the Environment... Read More

Crayfish quota changes welcomed

The new measures to constrain recreational crayfish catch and help address illegal take in the CRA 2 fishery (Hauraki Gulf / Bay of Plenty) is being welcomed... Read More

Changes to recreational fishing rules for crayfish

Fisheries New Zealand has announced changes to the recreational fishing rules for rock lobster in the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and the Canterbury/Marlborough... Read More

PIC Coastal Classic opens for entries

With 150 days to go, the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the race is officially on for the 38th PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race from... Read More

Surf Life Saving urges people to take care

While much of the country will be enjoying warm autumn weather this weekend, Surf Life Saving NZ is asking anyone heading to the beach to take extra care in, on,... Read More

Helping locals find their ocean spirit

Porina McLeod is thrilled to be back on the water. As a tour guide operator and owner of East Coast Paddler, Porina says the company has been telling stories... Read More

River dolphins baffle scientist

The pod of dolphins seen cruising kilometres up a Waikato river were likely following their stomachs. The behaviour of the estimated 60 dolphins surprise both... Read More

Motiti Protection Areas set unusual precedent - MP

A Bay of Plenty MP says the recent Environment Court decision about the Motiti marine reserve sets a precedent about who manages fish takes in New Zealand. ... Read More

Pod of dolphins spotted in a Waikato river

In a unique start to a Monday morning, a large pod of dolphins entranced bystanders when they cruised along the Piako River in the Hauraki Plains. Witnessed by... Read More

Boat ran aground as skipper and deckhand slept

A fishing boat ran aground into Mount Maunganui while being operated by a crew member on his first sea voyage, who was supposed to have awoken his sleeping skipper... Read More

Bubbles in the bubble for ocean-loving graduate

Newly graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences from the University of Waikato in Tauranga, Dr Helen Cadwallader has missed a few things... Read More