Marine

Ex-Bay boat a threat to Rarotongan ocean

An ex-Eastern Bay of Plenty owned vessel could pose an environmental threat to Rarotonga after becoming stranded on a reef on Friday night. Zambucca, which was... Read More

Funding boost for Western Bay lifeguards

A $10,000 funding boost for surf lifeguards on Western Bay beaches this summer has helped bridge the funding gap for weekly patrols, says Western Bay Mayor Garry... Read More

Six ships in five days

Port of Tauranga is set for a busy period in the next few days with six cruise ships expected within the next five days. First in Sun Princess which arrived with... Read More

Storm casualty awaits salvage

A casualty from Friday's storm is going to take some effort to salvage, after it was driven ashore in the high winds. The converted fishing boat was on a mooring... Read More

Visitors blocked from Matakana Island

Access to Panepane wharf on Matakana Island has been blocked by a pile of debris, apparently left to mark a tribal boundary. Kewpie Cruises owner Brandon Stone... Read More

Young surfer ready to step up

At just eight years of age, Mount Maunganui's Indica Knox Corcoran is shaping up to be one of the best surfers for his age in the world. His Dad, Phil Cocoran says... Read More

Alloy dinghy stolen from Te Puke

Police are appealing for information about a boat stolen from a Te Puke address. The green alloy dinghy was taken from Te Puke on December 12. 'Built in 2005, the... Read More

Shellfish back on the menu

Tuatua from the beach and mussels from the rocks along the coast are back on the menu following the removal today of shellfish biotoxin warnings. The biotoxin warning... Read More

Shark spends holiday at Pukehina Beach

Spotting a shark at Pukehina Beach turned into an opportunity to capture some moments by drone for Gareth Tipene and his friends. The shark stayed for a few days,... Read More

Navy ship to pay last visit to Whitianga

HMNZS Manawanui will pay a final visit to Whitianga from 30 January to 5 February. The Navy vessel in Whitianga for ceremonies and parades ahead of its official... Read More

One-flipper penguin survives storm

A little blue penguin has been found with only one flipper. The young adult was brought into Tauranga's ARRC Trust by the Western Bay Wildlife Trust after being... Read More

Storm creates flood of baby chicks

It's been a busy time for the ARRC Trust during the storm this week with chicks from many species being brought in to the holistic vet practice after falling from... Read More