The public is being reminded of the 30-metre exclusion zone extending from the base of Mauao, following curiosity from paddleboarders about a dead whale that... Read More

Emergency services rushed to a report of a boat explosion in Tauranga, which left someone moderately injured. A police spokesperson said the explosion... Read More

A plan to allow commercial fishers to land and sell 19 reef fish species caught as bycatch in two fishing zones around the top of the North Island has been... Read More

It's about 700km from Ninety Mile Beach to Ōpōtiki, but Bay of Plenty fisher Darin Maxwell seems to have no problems with making the trip up to compete... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is working with the owner of a yacht that washed ashore at Mount Maunganui, as plans are being prepared for its safe removal. Deputy... Read More

A yacht has grounded at Mount Maunganui. Police have been called to the end of Tay St, where the yacht, which they said was called Heloise, has beached. 'It... Read More

The Wish4Fish charity in Tauranga is launching a new community group fund powered by the Acorn Foundation, and the public is being called upon to lend support... Read More

A new patrol boat has been launched into service in Tauranga. Local kaumatua Tamati Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) joined with Bay of Plenty Regional Council senior... Read More

A veteran waka ama crew was swamped by boat wakes while paddling over the Whakatāne bar on Waitangi Day. The six paddlers, all aged in their 60s and experienced... Read More

Five Bay of Plenty surfers will ride some of the world's best waves against some of the planet's best surfers this weekend in the 2026 World Club Championship... Read More

A new Bay of Plenty lifejacket rule expected to be in effect by mid-2025 has been put on hold. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council decided to make wearing... Read More

Taupō Fishery Rangers are reporting a 'concerning rise” in people breaking the rules when fishing for trout in the district during the peak summer period. The... Read More