Marine

Mum recalls horror day toddler is fished from sea

When Jessica Whyte was woken to the news that her son had been found floating in the sea, it felt like her heart went still. She didn't feel it beat again... Read More

All of NZ’s coastline is at risk - Faafoi

People living on along the coastline are being warned to check their evacuation routes as the country marks World Tsunami Awareness Day today. Civil Defence Minister... Read More

Views on whitebait management sought

With four of New Zealand's six whitebait species classified as threatened or at risk of extinction, the Department of Conservation is consulting New Zealanders... Read More

Pukehina Surf Club clears final hurdle

Pukehina Surf Lifesaving Club members are elated that a pipedream to build a new clubhouse is to be a reality. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has approved... Read More

ACG continues support in Nipper’s 50th year

As the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service's Nippers prepares to celebrate their 50th anniversary next month, ACG Tauranga in Pyes Pa is delighted to announce... Read More

Sustainable fishing for Tauranga fishers

Tauranga fishers will be able to experience New Zealand's only free recreational fishing app, Fish4All, at its showcase this weekend during the Tauranga Fishing... Read More

America’s Cup boat builder launches Opotiki vessel

A little bit of America's Cup touched Opotiki with the launch of Kukutai, a new aquaculture vessel, purpose-built for the challenging conditions of an offshore... Read More

$2.2m invested into drowning prevention

Water Safety New Zealand continues to focus its investment in drowning prevention on Water Skills for Life and it has also launched a new research fund to find... Read More

New camera on the Kaituna bar goes live

A new camera has been installed at what has been described as the Bay of Plenty's 'most dangerous bar' - the Kaituna Cut. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Police remind boaties to notify them

Police want to remind people using vessels on the water that they need to alert them if they get into trouble. At around 6.30pm last night, police in Nelson... Read More

Hands-on wānanga for coastal health

About 40 Western Bay of Plenty schoolchildren have joined Waikato University scientists, Manaaki Te Awanui, NIWA, DoC and iwi experts for hands-on lessons in marine... Read More

Boaties armed with safety advice ahead of summer

Boaties are being warned to take it easy on the water this Labour Weekend which marks the ‘unofficial' start of the summer holiday season. A number of agencies... Read More