Marine

Public safety concerns due to cyclone swell

Surf Life Saving NZ is urging beachgoers to be extra vigilant next week if they are visiting the East Coast. Due to the low-pressure systems in the Pacific created... Read More

A sunrise paddle to start the New Year and decade

It was the early hours of New Year's Day. On the last day of the year I'd been working until well after midnight so was planning a sleep in, but I knew that... Read More

Van catches on fire at port

A van at the Port of Tauranga caught on fire this afternoon and was quickly extinguished by fire fighters. The van reportedly caught fire around 12.45pm. A log... Read More

Beware dangerous beach swells from ex-cyclone

Weatherwatch advises that Cyclone Tino which is heading towards Tonga today will churn up some New Zealand beaches early this week. 'Tropical Cyclone Tino is... Read More

Public east coast beach safety concerns

Surf Life Saving NZ is urging beach goers to be extra vigilant next week if they are visiting the East Coast. Due to the low pressure systems in the Pacific created... Read More

Brandon Stone and the Bay Explorer

It was skipper Brandon Stone's tip to a passenger enjoying a trip out with him on his boat ‘Bay Explorer' that resulted in the overjoyed shout 'There's a... Read More

Aiming for zero

'Be proactive, not reactive.” That's the motto for surf lifesaving clubs across Tauranga and members are making it their mission to do no big rescues in... Read More

Planning to pop a manu?

Spend half a summer day on the Tauranga waterfront and you'll be treated to every bomb technique possible. If you're planning to nail that perfect manu,... Read More

Fishery officers stop illegal snapper sales

Fisheries officers have stopped a group of commercial fishers in the Thames area who were allegedly under-reporting catches and unlawfully supplying snapper. ... Read More

New Champions Crowned At National Surfing Champs

Two new National Champions have ushered in the decade at the Health 2000 National Surfing Championships completed in Dunedin yesterday with Elliot Paerata-Reid... Read More

Boats stolen from Rotorua and Tauranga

Police have published the details on their website of boats stolen during November and December. A boat was stolen from Tauranga in November, and one from Rotorua... Read More

Orcas spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orcas have been spotted in the Tauranga Harbour. A Mount Maunganui resident was out on their morning walk when they encountered five orcas swimming... Read More