Marine

New boat ramp in Maketu for Christmas

Maketu boaties have a new boat ramp just in time for Christmas. An upgraded boat ramp at Ford Road, near Maketu, will open today, ahead of schedule and in time... Read More

Anglers Christmases come at once

The holiday period is closing in and the Rotorua lakes are turning it on for anglers. It seems the warmer weather has come earlier this December and lake water... Read More

Stay safe on the water these holidays

Maritime NZ is reminding New Zealanders to stay safe these holidays. 'Our services are still available 24/7 over the break but we hope you won't need them!”... Read More

Settled weather expected to last in Christmas week

With some people wondering where summer went earlier this week, the more settled weekend weather would have come as a relief. However, it remained relatively... Read More

What‘s on - sunshine, art and a life jacket swap

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia noho taraiwa haumaru. Kia tiaki tetahi me tetahi. Today we have fine weather with light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer... Read More

Josh Junior is first Kiwi to win Finn world title

For a brief moment Josh Junior thought he was in trouble during yesterday's medal race but he did what he had done all week - sailed fast - to become the first... Read More

Keep dogs on leash to protect Pukehina wildlife

A variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year as the local... Read More

What‘s on - Santa’s grotto, carols and art

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It's a beautiful day in the Bay! E wha atu ano o nga po tae noa ki te whakanui tatou i te whanautanga o te Karaiti. Kia hari... Read More

Kiwi Josh Junior has gold in his sights

It was a scorching day in Melbourne but Josh Junior kept his cool on the penultimate day of the Finn Gold Cup world championships and is in the driving seat to... Read More

How to get the hang of surfing

Zip at the back, knees at the front and don't put your legs through the arms. That's the first rule taught at Mount Surf Academy, according to owner Andy... Read More

Toxic shellfish warning for BOP and Coromandel

People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish harvested the northern tip of Mount Maunganui, including Tauranga Harbour up to the southern end of... Read More

Water rescue a safety reminder

Everyone is safe and accounted for following a water rescue callout overnight. Police say they received a call to a boat taking on water. The call came in at... Read More