Marine

Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement... Read More

Lisa and Ashton at the double

Lisa Carrington claimed a top-quality victory against a high-class field in the final of the open women's K1 500m on the concluding day of the 2020 NZCT New Zealand... Read More

Gumboot skiing and cow lassoing on Valentines Day

The survey team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council had a Valentine's Day date to remember on Friday. They also displayed some creative problem solving involving... Read More

What‘s on - VWs, fair, running

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Me koa te ra. We're expecting a fine day today, apart from some cloud in the morning and night, with northerly breezes. It's... Read More

Kelly Slater set to compete at Corona Piha Pro

Global icon Kelly Slater will be using a New Zealand surfing event to springboard into the 2020 season. The Corona Piha Pro WSL Challenger Series event will... Read More

New wave buoy off Bowentown Bar

A new wave buoy has been set in place off the Bowentown Bar. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council announced this week that their new wave buoy has been placed four... Read More

Burling and Tuke chasing another 49er world title

If they hadn't already won a few, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke might have felt a bit short changed with their latest stint as 49er world champions. The pair... Read More

What‘s on - dirt racing, greyhounds and comedy

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. He maha nga huihuinga e tupu ana i tenei ra. Me harikoa ki to whanau me o hoa. We are expecting a fine day today, with southwesterlies... Read More

Health warning for Okaro and Ohakuri lifted

The health warnings issued in December for Lake Okaro and Lake Ohakuri have now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Bay... Read More

What‘s on - snooker, A&P show, beach volleyball

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. He ua matou i te po whakamutunga. He pai mo te kari. Some cloudy periods with a chance of a shower are expected today. Northerwesterlies... Read More

Don’t Let A Rip Get The Better Of You

Rips claim the lives of dozen of New Zealanders every year - people who are caught unawares, panic and exhaust themselves trying to swim back to shore against... Read More

Whakatāne Harbour navigation channel dredging

Maintenance dredging is expected to be carried out in the Whakatāne River next week. Whakatāne District Council will undertake maintenance dredging at the upper... Read More