Marine

Black Fins doing battle in South Africa

Seven Bay of Plenty athletes have been competing in South Africa at the International Surf Rescue Challenge which started yesterday. Australia are in first place... Read More

Test out the new-look Metservice website

The MetService are asking for feedback from the public for their new-look website which was launched in August. The refreshed site can be accessed by going to... Read More

Old salt and a fresh breeze

The Tauranga Tornados sailing fleet is gearing up for race season, with group members more than ready to start gliding across the water. The fleet attracts all... Read More

Fisheries decisions ensure sustainability

Commercial catch limits for tarakihi will be reduced by a further 10 per cent as part of a package of measures to ensure sustainability of a number of fish stocks... Read More

Endeavour voyages continue to excite kiwi

A kiwi woman with a life-long passion for sailing is a 'repeat offender” on the HMB Endeavour. This is Donamarie Dickens' eighth voyage and her interest... Read More

Trout fishing’s big day out

The first day in October is to a trout fisher perhaps the year's most important day. The opening of the new trout season is eagerly anticipated by thousands... Read More

HMB Endeavour arrives in Tauranga

The HMB Endeavour, a replica of James Cook's Endeavor, will cruise into Tauranga Harbour tomorrow. It is currently at anchor off Matakana Island and is expected... Read More

Coastguard needs radio operators

If you have time on your hands and a clear speaking voice then Coastguard needs your help. Coastguard Eastern Region are looking for volunteers to cover permanent... Read More

Fishing boat recovered near Whitianga

A fishing boat breaking free from its mooring sparked a coastguard callout near Whitianga. The Whitianga Volunteer Coastguard says NZCTRESCUE was on the water... Read More

Southwesterlies coming this week

The MetService report that a front is forecast to move north across the North Island on Tuesday, bringing a period of heavy rain and strong west to northwesterly... Read More

What’s on – beach party, yachts and art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing day with a high of 18 degrees expected and an overnight... Read More

Jamie Harkins judging Waihi beach sand sculptures

Mount Maunganui's 3-D sand art legend Jamie Harkins is heading to Waihi Beach this morning to judge marine-themed sand sculptures. The fun-packed beach party... Read More