Marine
10:04am Mon 01 Feb, 2016
Overall the behaviour of boaties on Tauranga Harbour this summer has been exceptional, with the majority being safe and following the rules, says harbourmaster Peter... Read More
03:25pm Sun 31 Jan, 2016
Keep a brolly handy tomorrow as Auckland Anniversary weekend continues to give the Bay of Plenty a mixture of sun and rain. The MetService is predicting cloud with... Read More
01:20pm Sun 31 Jan, 2016
A woman tourist has had to be rescued by emergency services after falling off rocks near the walking track at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui). It is understood... Read More
08:26am Sun 31 Jan, 2016
A boatie with a flat battery have wasted emergency services resources police say. Coastguard vessels, an aircraft, police and a rescue helicopter all responded distress... Read More
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10:25am Fri 29 Jan, 2016
The Yachting New Zealand 49erFX women's team of Alexandra Maloney and Tauranga sailor Molly Meech are in the lead at the ISAF Sailing World Cup. The regatta, which... Read More
07:12am Fri 29 Jan, 2016
The cruise ship Azamara Quest expected to arrive at the Port of Tauranga at 5.30pm is under investigation for an alleged incident when it entered Tory Channel earlier... Read More
03:12pm Wed 27 Jan, 2016
The large swell from tropical Cyclone Victor is proving dangerous for not only people, but the little blue penguins too. Mauao Area Wildlife Trust's Julia Graham... Read More
10:49am Tue 26 Jan, 2016
Lifeguards are calling for caution along the Bay coastline today as a king tide and large swells have created dangerous conditions. Surf Life Saving Eastern Region... Read More
10:02am Tue 26 Jan, 2016
The swell from Tropical Cyclone Victor is expected to peak along the Mount Mauganui beaches today. Bay Explorer skipper Brandon Stone says the four metre swells... Read More
02:53pm Mon 25 Jan, 2016
Several days of consistent surf have seen more geotextile material washed ashore. The first lot of material washed up onshore at Omanu on Wednesday. Former reef... Read More
09:59am Mon 25 Jan, 2016
The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service has established a Givealittle page to raise funds for the family of Hamish Rieger, who drowned over the weekend. The 17-year-old... Read More
08:52am Mon 25 Jan, 2016
Maketu Beach had to be closed on Saturday afternoon after surf lifesavers hauled seven people from the surf in a short period of time. The big surf running created... Read More
12-Nov 14:35
Te Puke, Rotorua players score Lotto wins
12-Nov 14:00
Streetscape revamp targets safety and visibility
12-Nov 12:54
Pāpāmoa Hills reopens after slip risk closure
12-Nov 11:45
Waihī mine campsite gets council tick
12-Nov 11:00
Council to keep fire depot, historic cottage
12-Nov 10:00
Tauranga youth secure climate project funding
12-Nov 08:03
Petition backs Bethlehem footpath link
12-Nov 06:00
Run the Runway raises $24k for rescue chopper
11-Nov 17:00
New faces join BOP Garden and Art festival trail
11-Nov 15:28
Person dies at Bay of Plenty sawmill
11-Nov 15:00
'Remarkable' Tauranga yachting coach wins award
11-Nov 12:23
Council staff back five-year licence for mine camp
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