Marine

Orca spotted near Mount Main Beach

A pod of orca have been seen near Mount Main Beach this afternoon. While many people were in the beach soaking up the sunshine rays, it appears the marine mammals... Read More

SMART accreditation for Tauranga dolphin business

Dolphin Seafaris is the first tourism operator in the North Island to have been awarded the Department of Conservation's SMART accreditation. SMART stands for... Read More

One person in hospital following Gate Pa crash

There has been a two-vehicle collision in Gate Pa on Sunday evening with one person taken to hospital. Police were advised of the crash on Twenty-first Ave, at... Read More

Lively start to Legends Regatta

Yachties from Tauranga set sail for Great Mercury Island for the My Legends Regatta. They began the voyage yesterday ahead of races today at the top of the Coromandel... Read More

No excuses for boaties over Labour Weekend

As recreational boaties take to the water in greater numbers over Labour Weekend, harbourmasters and Maritime NZ will be cranking up the ‘No Excuses”... Read More

Black market crayfish ring shut down

Ministry for Primary Industries fishery officers have shut down a long-running East Coast black market crayfish ring that was allegedly being run by an extended... Read More

Beau Geste sets new racing record

Beau Geste set a new record for the PIC Coastal Classic yacht race, having sailed the 119 nautical mile course in a time of just 5hrs, 37sec. The conditions... Read More

Help Coastguard bring Kiwis home

Demand for Coastguard services remains high with rescue vessels launching 2,899 times around New Zealand last year, bringing 6,774 people - parents, grandparents,... Read More

Little blue penguins in trouble

The Mount Maunganui little blue penguin population appears to be in trouble, as chicks and eggs are disappearing. 'It's quite worrisome what's happening,”... Read More

Temporary traffic changes during cruiseship season

Throughout the cruise ship season there will be some temporary changes to the flow of traffic on Salisbury Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui. To help manage... Read More

Lifeguards training and saving lives year round

Summer may not have arrived just yet, but Surf Life Saving New Zealand's volunteers have already been busy saving lives. Rescues on October 12 and 13, resulted... Read More

Plenty to ‘sea’ at the fishing and boat show

This is year two for the Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show and once again, Tauranga will have its own indoor fishing and boat show along with everything related to... Read More