Marine

Orca in Tauranga Harbour

Kayaking in Tauranga Harbour turned into a 'very cool” sight for a handful of people on Sunday. Cosmo Goode and his mate Jack were out in their kayaks at... Read More

Search for missing fisherman continues

Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard members were out at first light this morning continuing on the search for a fisherman who has now been missing six days. The... Read More

A warmer week ahead

A high-pressure system has affected Aotearoa since Tuesday, leading to clear, calm days and cool nights for much of the country. This system moves to the east... Read More

Freshwater quality is top Kiwi concern

New data released by Stats NZ shows that freshwater quality is New Zealanders' top environmental concern. "Stats NZ New Zealand General Social Survey showed... Read More

Primary sector drives increase in May exports

Exports remained at high levels in May, driven by increases in primary sector exports including dairy, fruit, and fish says Stats NZ. In May 2019, the value... Read More

Four Kiwi Kayakers through in world cup round

New Zealand's three men's K1 paddlers claimed an unprecedented treble by all qualifying for the semifinals of the latest ICF world cup canoe slalom round... Read More

Out in the waves and out of trouble

He's got a way to go, although he has the movie star good looks, perfect teeth and a smile that would melt the hardest, coldest, steely heart. 'Told you,”... Read More

Rahui placed as police search for missing boatie

A rahui is in place around the Bowentown Channel as police continuing to search for a missing boatie. Police were notified about the missing man after a dinghy... Read More

Water search after boat spotted drifting

A water rescue is currently underway in the Western Bay of Plenty tonight. A police spokesperson says they received reports of a dinghy sailing off shore from... Read More

4.0 M quake near Rotorua felt by many

A 4.0 Magnitude earthquake near Rotorua on Sunday afternoon was felt by many people in the region. Geonet reported that the earthquake struck at 4.29pm, 25 km... Read More

Settled weather conditions ahead this week

Towards the end of last week, the broad ridge of high pressure which brought cold nights and frosts over much of Aotearoa began moving eastwards. 'A complex trough... Read More

Investment in GPS technology will help save lives

Funding has been announced for a satellite-based augmentation system - SBAS - which Government says will help save lives and drive innovation. The announcement... Read More