Marine

New ferry launches on Saturday

Crossing the Whitianga Harbour is set to become easier and more convenient with the launch of a brand new 63-seat ferry this weekend. The new vessel, whose name... Read More

New channel trialled

A new channel has been marked to improve high-tide travel across the shallowest part of Tauranga Harbour between Matakana Point and Matahui Point. The usual central... Read More

Weather: A week of two halves

The MetService is picking Tauranga's weather will only get worse before it gets better. A front will move north over New Zealand during Monday and Tuesday bringing... Read More

Burling and Tuke win gold

Tauranga sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have added to their medal haul securing a gold in the 49er class at the 2015 Rio Test Event. Blair Tuke and Peter Burling... Read More

Burling & Tuke win gold in Brazil

One year out from the Olympic Games, Kiwi 49er sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have easily won Gold at the 2015 Rio Test Event. Burling and Tuke played a conservative... Read More

Navy helps deter illegal fishing

The presence of HMNZS Wellington in the South West Pacific acted as a deter mechanism for those thinking of attempting illegal fishing. The New Zealand Defence Force's... Read More

One kayak, two people, six dolphins

About a month ago, my partner Karina and I had the pleasure of walking a stunning coastal track near Whangamata in the Coromandel. Whilst on the track, and to our... Read More

AIMS Games set sail

Young sailors will be checking the forecast for clear skies and just the right amount of wind next month as they prepare to set sail for the first time in the 2015... Read More

Kiwi sailors shine in Rio

Half-a-dozen Kiwi crews are within the top ten of their fleet as they reach the business end of the 2015 Rio Test Event. Light conditions on day five of the eight-day... Read More

Ports of Auckland plan for Mount site

Ports of Auckland is opening an intermodal freight hub in Triton Avenue in Mount Maunganui later this year. The company has teamed with transport logistics experts... Read More

Fishy photo may net award

A stunning shot of a tiny fish sheltering among the tentacles of a jellyfish has put Constable Alex Stammers in the running for a prestigious award. The photo -... Read More

Bay sailors making their mark

Tauranga sailors are playing their part in the leading New Zealand teams on day two of the 2015 Rio Test Event in Brazil, with racing in all ten Olympic events being... Read More