Marine

Marine biotoxin public health warning

The Ministry for Primary Industries today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Biggest cocaine seizure in NZ history

Customs and police were happy to talk about some of the details of New Zealand largest ever cocaine bust in Tauranga today, but not all questions were answered... Read More

Research silences reserve opponents

Research that proves marine reserves do act as fish nurseries may silence some of the opposition to their establishment. A higher proportion of young snapper in... Read More

Maloney and Meech make their move

Another typhoon is starting to gather momentum and so are Alex Maloney and Molly Meech at the Enoshima Olympic Week regatta in Japan. The 49erFX Rio silver medallists... Read More

Pilot Bay ‘fixture’ removed

A mastless, rudderless trimaran moored in Pilot Bay near the main channel for at least a decade, was removed today. For those who wondered why the apparently derelict... Read More

Marine precinct slab pour

The first slab pour for the Tauranga Marine Precinct's travel lift dock will take place on Friday, marking a major step in the $10 million project. The slab forms... Read More

Tahiti pitstop for solo sailor

Solo sailor and paraplegic Jonathan Martins is on the final leg of a solo voyage that has taken him across the planet from England via Panama. He's left Tahiti... Read More

Coromandel slowing marine pest spread

A harbour surveillance programme on the Coromandel Peninsula has led to the quick identification of the marine pest fanworm, preventing its spread to other vessels.... Read More

Illegal seafood sales prompts warning

A significant increase in the number of illegal seafood sales via Facebook has prompted the Ministry for Primary Industries to warn those offending they will face... Read More

Marine climate worries for scientists

A new study has indicated that warming oceans are picked to have a cascade effect on New Zealand marine life as marine predators extend their range away from warm... Read More

Ship stopped from entering NZ waters

A container ship has been prevented from entering New Zealand waters after several moths were found on board. The ANL Warragul was heading to the Port of Tauranga... Read More

Meech guaranteed at least silver

Sam Meech is in pole position ahead of today's medal race in the Laser fleet at the World Cup regatta in Gamagori and has already done enough to at least guarantee... Read More