Marine

Good season ahead for anglers

Anglers are gearing up for the December opening of stream fishing around the shores of Lake Rotorua. Lake Rotorua tributaries, which have been closed over the spawning... Read More

Oil spill drill a success

An oil spill training exercise was held at the Port of Tauranga yesterday - New Zealand's largest port. The aim of the exercise was to help maintain and build oil... Read More

Last kiwifruit ship to China

The last reefer kiwifruit ship to Japan and China leaves the Port of Tauranga today, bringing to an end what has been a stellar season in China for marketer Zespri. Simon... Read More

Burling and Tuke win again

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and regular partner Blair Tuke have secured another victory in the 49er class after winning the 2015 South American 49er Championships... Read More

Wish 4 Fish entries open

Only a handful of fishing competitions caters for night fishing, and one of the most celebrated events is set to take place over the last weekend of the month. The... Read More

Preparing Whitianga for the future

A report prepared for the Waikato Regional Council uses lessons from the past to help prepare Whitianga for the future. The report on the effects of the 1960 Chilean... Read More

Papamoa lifesavers mark 25 years

It started as a lonely outpost with a few hardy souls. Some 25 years later, the Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club is the centre of a burgeoning community. The club will... Read More

Preparing for whale strandings

Ever wondered what it's like to get close to a whale, or help save a life? Well now's your chance to find out. While you're warming up for summer and getting ready... Read More

Coromandel monster from the deep

A creature which looks like it's crawled out of the devil's belly turned up on the end of a Coromandel teen's line during a Halloween fishing trip in the region. Port... Read More

Dredging forces rule change

The dredging work currently underway in the Port of Tauranga has brought about changes to the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club's sailing instructions. The dredge... Read More

Big Angry Fishing trip up for grabs

The stars of fishing show Big Angry Fish have launched a one minute video competition showing the importance wearing a lifejacket - and the winner will win a day... Read More

Have you seen this boat & trailer?

Police's Maritime Unit is asking boaties for information that will help locate a boat and trailer stolen from the Coromandel in September. A blue Fyran 540 Horizon... Read More