Marine

Return to the past key benefit of proposed marina

Returning reclaimed Sulphur Point land closer to its original state is one of the benefits of the proposed Tauranga Marina extension for the facility's operators... Read More

Mount Lifeguard Service appoints new patron

A new patron has been announced for the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service to help spearhead efforts to complete its new headquarters and embark on a new era. International... Read More

Judge dismisses Rena legal challenge

The wreck of the Rena will stay put on Astrolabe Reef. A legal challenge against leaving the remains of the container ship on the reef has been dismissed by a... Read More

Establishment of marine research centre progresses

Tauranga City Council's Economic Development & Investment Committee councillors have agreed to support in principle the proposed long-term lease of the previously... Read More

NZ to take part in largest military exercise

The New Zealand Defence Force is sending a warship, two aircraft, a helicopter and more than 300 personnel to take part in the world's largest international maritime... Read More

Coastguard Tauranga volunteer work recognised

Coastguard's volunteers and the tireless work they do in New Zealand communities was recognised and celebrated this National Volunteer Week. From June 17-24,... Read More

Swim Reaper betters water safety

A new water safety campaign is making people think twice about their attitudes and behaviour around water. New research by Water Safety New Zealand shows... Read More

Rethinking the role of mangroves

An upcoming seminar is set to rethink the important role mangroves play in helping to fight the impacts of climate change, sea-level rise and coastal inundation. Dr... Read More

Seal spotted on Takitimu Drive

How did the seal safely cross the road? Because many people stopped to let it waddle by. Regular commuters of Takitimu Drive may have spotted a fur seal trying... Read More

Oil spill clean-up yields 25 bags

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff have completed their clean-up of the shoreline at Matapihi, following yesterday's oil spill. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Little helpers with a big mission

Tots and toddlers from Mount First Steps are doing their bit to help make a difference for Bay of Plenty oceans. A total of 13 little helpers aged between three... Read More

Health warning lifted for Lake Rotoehu

The health warning issued in November 2017 for Lake Rotoehu has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More