Marine

Marine industry rapt Vessel Works is go

Business, employment and tourism benefits are all expected to flow through the Bay of Plenty region as a result of the advent of Tauranga's new marine precinct... Read More

Tauranga Marina Precinct opens for business

The first stage of Tauranga's $11.4m Marine Precinct will celebrate its official opening today. The site is a purpose-built marine servicing facility for boat... Read More

Tauranga sailors have high hopes at world champs

Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders have picked up a taste for medals lately and are keen to keep the run going and secure their first podium finish at a pinnacle regatta. The... Read More

Ford Road fish take a break

Surfcasters can enjoy one last fish on the lower Kaituna River this weekend before road access to Te Tumu Cut closes for six months. Ford Road access to Te Tumu... Read More

Tauranga voted ‘top-rated’ cruise destination

Tauranga is one of three locations which has been named as a top-rated destination in the Cruise Critic's 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. The title... Read More

Drunken kayaker rescued in Coromandel

A man who decided to go kayaking after having a few drinks sparked a water rescue response in the Coromandel. The Whitianga Coastguard, along with police and... Read More

Off-duty officer saves drowning Tauranga woman

A woman who nearly drowned at Mount Maunganui main beach last week, has met with one of three people who helped saved her life. The uplifting moment has been... Read More

Burling and Tuke will try to defend Olympic title

New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have confirmed they'll attempt to defend their 49er title at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The pair have also... Read More

Seals popping up all around Tauranga

A number of seals have been spotted in the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui areas in recent weeks, prompting a warning for people to steer clear of them. A... Read More

Bones found in Papamoa dunes

Bones which were discovered near Papamoa beach earlier today, have been identified as sheep remains. A police media spokesperson says a report was made at about... Read More

Marina users stoked with council’s decision

Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club and Sulphur Point marina operators are delighted with the city council's decision to look into a Marine Park site for the University... Read More

Animal world turns on spectacular show

Nature provided a brief but 'spectacular” personal cameo for fisherman Blair Parlane and his mate earlier this week. They'd motored through the Tauranga... Read More