A helicopter is working to remove parts of the vessel that ran aground on the rocks at the base Mauao on Friday night. The helicopter is using a tow line to... Read More

The government has agreed to help crayfish exporters to minimise the impact of trade disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Between 150 and... Read More

A fishing charter vessel is breaking up on the rocks at the base of Mauao this afternoon after coming aground on Friday night. A SunLive reporter at the scene... Read More

A passenger on board the Maasdam has reported that the cruise ship arrived into Tauranga this morning on only one engine. 'We limped into Tauranga harbour, running... Read More

A walker on the Mauao base track has reported that the fishing vessel aground at the base of Mauao is now spilling diesel. 'There's no sign of any salvage attempt.... Read More

Limited wharf access is crippling the marine industry in Tauranga say a local couple with a fishing vessel. Currently, there is one wharf with 5m of boat to vehicle... Read More

The Tauranga Harbour Master is responding to a report of a boat that has come aground at the base of Mauao this afternoon. 'We were notified of a boat on some... Read More

With hot weather forecast for the long weekend and with people expected to head to the beaches, rivers and lakes in large numbers Water Safety New Zealand is urging... Read More

Biosecurity divers have discovered Mediterranean fanworm in their annual survey of marine pests at the inner harbour this week. The dive team from Bay of Plenty... Read More

Motiti Island's fisheries are at risk as local councils now have the power to apply fishing bans wherever they see fit, says National's Fisheries spokesperson... Read More

In the next couple of weeks a new wave buoy will be installed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council's maritime team off Bowentown. 'The buoy will be a valuable tool... Read More

Update 10.23pm: Civil Defence have sent out a text alert this evening to notify the public that the sirens sounding earlier were due to a fault and that there... Read More