02:19pm Wed 30 Jan, 2019
Tauranga's Sam Meech has a goal of being in contention for a medal at every event he competes in and he gave himself a good chance of doing that at the World... Read More
10:00am Wed 30 Jan, 2019
The University of Waikato and Water Safety New Zealand are introducing a water safety program for international students. Water Safety Waikato, which is... Read More
07:49am Wed 30 Jan, 2019
The New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) inspected about 30 vessels this week during patrols over the east coast of the North... Read More
01:03pm Thu 24 Jan, 2019
Bright lights on cruise ships pose a risk to seabirds flying at night in the Hauraki Gulf, so the Department of Conservation is working with the international... Read More
07:13am Thu 24 Jan, 2019
A toxic shellfish warning is being issued for the coastline stretching from the Coromandel to the Bay of Plenty. People are being warned not to eat any shellfish... Read More
06:40am Tue 22 Jan, 2019
A warning for dog owners to control their pets on the beach and parents to keep an eye on what their children touch on the beach. It's that time of the year again... Read More
07:00pm Mon 21 Jan, 2019
More than 1200 old lifejackets, some up to 50 years old, have been traded in for replacements under a Coastguard NZ safety initiative. "Old4New" campaign manager... Read More
07:03am Mon 21 Jan, 2019
Two kayakers who got into trouble in the Hauraki Gulf have been rescued They were unable to get the vessel back to shore and it drifted out to sea off Orere Point... Read More
10:11am Fri 18 Jan, 2019
Hundreds of Bay of Plenty ducks are paddling around with bright, shiny bands on their legs. They are helping scientific research into duck population and habits. It's... Read More
11:00am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Maritime NZ is thanking boaties for taking their safety seriously in 2018 after a record low number of four fatalities last year. 'Even one loss of life is too... Read More
05:55pm Thu 10 Jan, 2019
A young boy located after going missing in the surf in Raglan has died. Police confirmed the seven-year-old's death at 5.40pm. Witnesses at scene describe... Read More
07:45am Thu 10 Jan, 2019
Very lucky! This is the title of the latest post on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Facebook page. This is in response to a video which shows a boat in... Read More