Marine

Bath tub racing in Bowentown

One of the quirky things that makes Bowentown cool is their annual Bath Tub Regatta. Serious fun, the fast-moving bath tubs cause plenty of spectator excitement... Read More

Increased CCTV for Whakatane Harbour

Up to $100,000 will be invested into extending CCTV coverage to some of Whakatane's key harbour facilities. The Whakatane District Council made the decision last... Read More

Dead shark found on Papamoa Beach

The body of a dead shark has been discovered washed up on Papamoa Beach this morning. Estimated to be about three metres long, the shark was spotted by a Papamoa... Read More

Team surfing at Whangamata

Talent-laden Bay Boardriders from Mount Maunganui is expected to challenge for the title at the inaugural Hurley New Zealand Club Championships at Whangamata this... Read More

Sea challenge starts today

A sea challenge will take place at the annual Northern Area Sea Cadets regatta being held at Sulphur Point, Tauranga, this weekend. Teams from Hamilton, Auckland... Read More

Dead shellfish disappearing

The stench of dead pipi and tuatua is fading from the north end of Waihi beach as the high tides remove the large quantities of the shellfish found there after... Read More

Omanu wins SLS masters

Omanu Surf Life Saving Club has taken the win in the iconic masters division by a substantial margin, held today as part of the annual TSB Bank National Surf Life... Read More

Meeting focusing on Sea Change plan

Anyone wanting to learn more about New Zealand's first marine spatial plan Sea Change - Tai Timu Tai Pari is being invited to a public meeting taking place in Whangamata... Read More

Last leg against storm and sea

The last leg of the Round North Island race is the one that sailors are talking about. As Coromandel residents were on flood watch, the 20 yachts in the Round North... Read More

Boatshed days may be numbered

On learning that the regional council is eyeing Bob's boatshed and slipway as the future water access for the harbourmaster's boats and jet skis, SunLive journalist... Read More

Coastguard to launch new vessel

Waihi Beach Coastguard will officially welcome its newest vessel, the $197,000 purpose-built AVOCO Rescue, to the fleet this month with a public ceremony. Although... Read More

Shark dissection this March

A male bronze whaler will be dissected by Waikato University scientists on Sunday, March 26, as part of Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Happy Harbour Fun Day event. Masters... Read More