The MetService Marine smartphone app is now being used on average 235,513 times a month - more than double last year's rate of 112,852. In addition, more than 100,000... Read More

On the second day of summer, Eastern Fish & Game have revealed that while the most common offence encountered remains fishing without a licence, officer safety measures... Read More

Anglers from as far afield as Whangarei have turned out to enjoy a 'positive” opening of Rotorua's celebrated trout streams on the first day of summer - but... Read More

A Tauranga-based marine scientist has been awarded a prestigious Marsden research grant from the Royal Society of New Zealand. Dr Phil Ross, from the University... Read More

A jet ski with mechanical issues and a small vessel being towed by a yacht have kept the Tauranga Coastguard busy over the last few days. On Sunday, TECT Rescue... Read More

Waikato Regional Council and other marine operators are warning boat owners to clean vessels before introducing them to a new water system to help stop the spread... Read More

Don't be alarmed if you see Waikato Regional Council and emergency staff rushing around Tararu Beach Reserve North on Thursday morning. It is part of the Marine... Read More

Some of the 116kg of paua recently seized by Ministry of Primary Industries inspectors may be poisonous in addition to having been illegally taken. Ministry for... Read More

The city's harbour is currently bustling with tourists, with two cruise ships arriving earlier this morning. And between them, Golden Princess and Noordam have brought... Read More

Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Peter Buell is warning boaties to steer well clear of large vessels as summer approaches and numbers increase on the region's waters. And... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are being warned to expect beaches to turn green over the coming months, with a severe lettuce season predicted. With a strong El Nino weather... Read More

Tauranga Coastguard's amphibious Sealegs is proving its worth, being dispatched to a range of rescues over a busy week that saw coastguard volunteers rack up 293... Read More