Marine

Hauraki Gulf spatial plan welcomed

Three Government ministers are all welcoming the release of a proposed new spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Unveiled on Tuesday night, the Sea Change... Read More

Snapper plan accepted

The first collaborative long-term plan for the future management of New Zealand's most valuable snapper fisheries is being approved today by Primary Industries... Read More

Lifejacket promo launches

A national lifejacket promotion to get more kiwi wearing lifejackets is being launched in a joint venture by Maritime New Zealand and Rebel Sports. With half of... Read More

Kayakers possibly missing in Hahei

Two kayakers are possibly missing off Hahei Beach near Mahurangi/Goat Island after they were last seen on Thursday evening. Waikato Police and Whitianga Coastguard... Read More

Deck cadet wasn't wearing safety harness

An investigation into the death of a deck cadet at the Port of Tauranga earlier this year has found the man had not been wearing a required safety harness at the... Read More

Trophy brown trout streams to open

Anglers are gearing up to target some of New Zealand's biggest wild trout as some renown Rotorua streams open for summer. Popular Lake Rotorua tributaries which... Read More

Orca special for Manukau students

A group of Alfriston college students were rewarded for their 5am start today with the sight of orca in the Tauranga Harbour entrance. The 20 or so college students... Read More

Illegal fishing operation disturbed

Sacks of undersized and shucked paua have been discovered in a cave on the Hawke's Bay coast. The kaimoana was found on Blackhead Beach last week during checks... Read More

Picnic table raft for sale

What could be better this summer than a leisurely picnic out on the water? One Tauranga-based Trade Me seller is giving people the chance to bid for their very... Read More

Tragedy highlights need for vigilance

The Kaipara Harbour tragedy which has left seven people dead and one person missing has emphasised the need for boaties to take care when crossing bars. 'Crossing... Read More

Anglers to fish “wild spots”

Anglers on the east coast of the North Island will soon be spoiled for choice when several 'fairly remote” streams - closed for spawning season - re-open... Read More

Unexpected arrival, and a wedding

A cruise ship turned up unexpectedly in Tauranga this morning. Radiance of the Seas arrived just after 7am for a day visit, their first port of call since leaving... Read More