Marine
09:43am Fri 13 Feb, 2015
Whitianga's bathtub racing fraternity are making their way to Waihi Beach today to race their tubs tomorrow in 15th annual Bathtub Regatta at Bowentown. Among bathtubs... Read More
08:54am Thu 12 Feb, 2015
Police investigating the theft of a boat in the Western Bay of Plenty are appealing for information from the public. The 6.1 metre aluminium boat was stolen from... Read More
03:06pm Wed 11 Feb, 2015
The Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxin warning for the Coromandel East coast has been removed from Opito Bay and Whitianga Harbour. From today the affected area... Read More
08:28am Wed 11 Feb, 2015
Thanks to a grant from Lotteries Environment and Heritage Fund plus council funding, restoration work will begin on the Whitianga Historic Ferry Landing Wharf this... Read More
09:35am Mon 09 Feb, 2015
The largest cruise ship on the Port of Tauranga schedule will provide a spectacular sight for Mount base track walkers when she departs at 6pm today. The 317m-long... Read More
02:05pm Sun 08 Feb, 2015
The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat club is hosting the 59th Zephyr class national championships next week, with a fleet of 50 contestants from throughout the country... Read More
01:25pm Sun 08 Feb, 2015
The boating public is being asked to keep an eye out for a yacht reported stolen from Opua sometime over Waitangi Weekend. Harlech is a 13.7 (45ft) Birdsall-designed... Read More
06:53am Sat 07 Feb, 2015
Tim Taylor, round New Zealand kayaker, writer and kayak fishing guide is prepping for the 24-hour kayak record intending an attempt in March/April 2015. He's planning... Read More
12:04pm Wed 04 Feb, 2015
UPDATED 1.40pm: Maritime NZ have given Rena salvors Resolve Salvage and Fire permission to ‘pause' the salvage of the wreck once it reaches the level of clean-up... Read More
09:54am Mon 02 Feb, 2015
About 300 people attended the recent Whangamata's Tsunami Open Day to learn more about the possible threat of a tsunami to the area. 'We had a wide range of attendees... Read More
01:59pm Sat 31 Jan, 2015
A 'slice” of Katikati from forest to sea will come under intense scrutiny in March when scientists and amateurs attempt to identify every living organism in... Read More
10:07am Sat 31 Jan, 2015
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is warning people not to swim or play in beach outfalls, stormwater drains or ponds following the region's long period of hot, dry... Read More
12-Nov 18:00
New men's fund launched to tackle isolation in BOP
12-Nov 17:00
SH2 roadworks bring overnight lane closures
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
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