Marine

Last cruise ships of the year

Keen ship spotters and cruise enthusiasts may have spotted two cruise ships docking in Tauranga today. Cruise liners Radiance of the Sea and Maasdam stopped at... Read More

Massive sunfish netted

The crew of the Taurus returned to Sulphur Point Marina this afternoon with a large sunfish on board. They had been fishing out near Mayor Island when they saw... Read More

Interpol joins catamaran hunt

Waikato police are liaising with Interpol in the disappearance of Alan Langdon and his daughter. Police are looking at a multitude of possible scenarios as part... Read More

Father & daughter missing 10 days

Police are concerned for the welfare of a father and daughter who are travelling by catamaran to the Bay of Islands from Kawhia Harbour in the Waikato. Alan Langdon,... Read More

New barge-style boat for BOPRC

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has contracted Auckland-based yacht builders McMullen & Wing to design and build their new multi-role vessel. Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster... Read More

On board Ovation of the Seas

What else can you say about Ovation of the Sea - she's an absolute stunner. The mega cruise ship is currently berthed in the Port of Tauranga and SunLive photographer... Read More

Stay safe when diving this summer

The Police National Dive Squad is reminding all divers and swimmers to take care of themselves and their loved ones in the water these holidays. Senior Sergeant... Read More

Yacht sinks following on board explosion

A man suffered minor burns to his face after his nine-metre fibreglasss yacht caught fire off the Coromandel coast. The yacht was moored at sea at Te Kouma, near... Read More

Local lessons from yachting collision

The plight of a French skipper limping toward Bluff after striking what he believes was a shipping container in the Tasman Sea has lessons for local sailors, says... Read More

Accolade for Whakatane boat builder

Whakatane boat builder Surtees Boats' 700 Game Fisher model is named Australia's Greatest Aluminium Boat by Australian media outlet Trade-a-Boat. To beat the Australians... Read More

What’s swimming in the shallows?

If you're heading to Whaler Cove for a dip this summer, be assured the locals are welcoming and ready to party! The rays are ever-present, as usual, and there is... Read More

No keeping Noel off the water

You may wonder why at age 75 Noel Haszard just can't keep off the water. But there's a logical explanation. He caught the boating bug early. 'My father took me... Read More