Marine

Young Kiwi crew emerge as contenders

Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders had a disappointing day at the Nacra 17 world championships in France overnight (NZ time) but a new Kiwi crew emerged as medal contenders. Jones... Read More

Tsunami warning dispersed

The tsunami warning beach and marine for parts of New Zealand has officially been cancelled. The NZ Civil Defence issued a tsunami warning in effect for Chatham... Read More

Civil Defence issues tsunami warning

NZ Civil Defence has issued a tsunami warning. A beach and marine tsunami threat warning is in effect for Chatham Islands, Pegasus Bay, Northern Coasts of Hawke's... Read More

Podium hopes for Nacra pair

Two New Zealand teams have sailed into the Nacra Gold Fleet racing at the Nacra17 world championships being sailed in France. Gemma Jones and Tauranga sailor Jason... Read More

Up close and personal with an orca

A group of swimmers had a close encounter with one of the ocean's most dangerous predators on Monday, when they ran into an orca. The swimmers, part of the Seamen... Read More

Opueora dredging begins

Dredging of the Opureora channel at Matakana Island is underway and expected to be completed in another month. The dredging project being undertaken by the Bay... Read More

Kiwis win bronze at sailing champs

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech will leave Porto "pretty happy" after claiming bronze at the 49erFX world championships overnight (NZ time). They already have their... Read More

Molly and Alex extend lead

Tauranga sailor Molly Meech and Alex Maloney enjoyed a near-flawless day in challenging conditions to extend their lead at the 49erFX world championships in Porto... Read More

Molly and Alex take early lead

Alex Maloney and Tauranga sailor Molly Meech brushed aside two days of waiting around to take an early lead at the 49er and 49erFX world championships in Porto... Read More

Seal takes up sleeping spot under car

A seal sleeping under a car in Mount Maunganui caused a bit of a stir this morning. Two police officers were on seal watch after the fur seal was found under a... Read More

Record breaking year at the port

The Port of Tauranga is confirmed as New Zealand's largest, fastest growing, and most productive port in the annual result presented to the New Zealand Stock Exchange... Read More

Seal Watch: 2017

More seals are popping up at the Mount to enjoy the warmer weather now that spring is on its way. The cute little pinnipeds have been delighting - and occasionally... Read More