Marine
07:49am Mon 28 Dec, 2015
UPDATED 11am: The beach at Shark Alley near Moturilki Island has ben re-opened to the public after a body was removed from the beach earlier today. It was that of... Read More
07:01am Mon 28 Dec, 2015
If you are taking Christmas off the beaten track, in the back country or at sea this year, the Rescue Co-ordination Centre will be ready should it be necessary to... Read More
12:01pm Sun 27 Dec, 2015
Make the most of the sunshine, because it's about to get wet. After a scorching Boxing Day, the sunscreen will be needed again around much of the country today. However,... Read More
11:01am Sun 27 Dec, 2015
A water rescue last weekend is being used as a timely reminder for people to be prepared when they go out on the water. Coastguard's Northern Region Operations Centre... Read More
10:16am Sat 26 Dec, 2015
A hot Christmas Day turned to tragedy as three people drowned and a fourth was missing at North Island beaches. The deaths prompted a renewed warning from Lifesaving... Read More
06:01pm Wed 23 Dec, 2015
The fishing ship Astrid, said to be the source of an alleged sewage spill that closed Pilot Bay's beach today, has been detained by Maritime New Zealand for safety... Read More
09:41am Wed 23 Dec, 2015
Pilot Bay is closed for swimming today due to a possible wastewater contamination. Tauranga City Council has issued a notice saying the beach is closed and water... Read More
08:14am Wed 23 Dec, 2015
The term ‘buyer beware' has taken on a whole new meaning after Maritime New Zealand voiced concerns about a spate of recent calls to buyers of boating ‘bargains'. The... Read More
04:47pm Tue 22 Dec, 2015
Mobil Oil New Zealand have pleaded guilty to an oil spill in Tauranga Harbour earlier this year. The guilty plea was entered during a call-over in Tauranga District... Read More
01:59pm Tue 22 Dec, 2015
Coastguard New Zealand is strongly urging anyone heading out on to the water this holiday season to wear a life jacket. 'The Christmas and New Year period is always... Read More
06:21pm Mon 21 Dec, 2015
Fuel and power problems contributed to a busy Sunday for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard that saw five boats assisted during an 11 hour stint on the water. Of five... Read More
03:01pm Mon 21 Dec, 2015
New Zealand has led an international call for action to eliminate harmful fishing subsidies. Trade Minister Todd McClay, along with a number of colleagues from... 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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