Marine

Precinct site clearance begins

Boats are being cleared from the marine precinct site in preparation for the construction phase, which could begin in the next month or so. Project director Phil... Read More

Burling lands top Team NZ job

Team New Zealand have today confirmed that Tauranga sailor Peter Burling will take over helming duties after skipper Dean Barker was replaced. Last week brought... Read More

Bay sailors head up NZ squad

A string of consistent performances on the world stage has seen a number of Tauranga sailors called up to bolster Yachting New Zealand's high performance team. Yachting... Read More

TCDC's push for 'blue highway'

Better signage and increased marketing coverage will be used to improve promotion of the ferry links from downtown Auckland through to Coromandel Town. It is part... Read More

Rena hearing date set

A three-week hearing on the resource consent application to leave part of the MV Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef will begin in June. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Logistics alliance launches

Port of Tauranga is announcing a joint venture with Kotahi - the logistics company that has already brought about a 10 per cent increase in dairy cargoes across... Read More

Burling and Tuke sail to victory

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and teammate Blair Tuke continue to reinforce their credentials as an integral part of Team New Zealand, winning the national 49er... Read More

Port of Tauranga dividend boost

A confident Port of Tauranga board have announced an increased half-year dividend on the strength of increasing business volumes. 'Reflecting its confidence in Port... Read More

Oil leaking from Rena’s aft

Planning is underway to recover oil located inside Rena's aft section. Resolve Salvage & Fire divers have this week located several small pockets of oil trapped... Read More

Vessel removed from Tairua Harbour

An unsafe vessel from Tairua Harbour has been removed after being judged at risk of potentially sinking and creating an environmental and navigation hazard. The... Read More

Whangamata in top 10 NZ beaches

The 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards has named Whangamata as the ninth best beach in New Zealand today. Now into its third year the Travellers' Choice... Read More

Burling tipped for cup helm

Rumours suggesting Tauranga sailor Peter Burling is set to replace Dean Barker as helm for Emirates Team New Zealand Team are being denied by officials. NewstalkZB... Read More