Marine

Kehu Butler's Olympic dreams dashed

Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler's incredible run at the ISA World Surfing Games has concluded after what has been an exceptional run. Kehu took to the... Read More

Whakatāne bar calling service to stop

Following a full review of the manual bar calling service in Whakatāne, the Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster has made the decision to discontinue the service. In... Read More

Skipper pleads guilty after collision with ferry

The skipper of a boat who was charged following a collision with a ferry in the Bay of Islands that critically injured the ferry's skipper, has pleaded guilty... Read More

Veterans of British Nuclear testing recognised

Up on the upper deck of a navy ship in the late 1950s, back to the blast, listening to the countdown to detonation. First was the flash, then a rolling thunderclap... Read More

First time champions at Billabong Grom Series

The final event of the Billabong Grom Series has thrown up two new champions on day one of the event held at Piha Beach, Auckland on Saturday. Copal Mateja... Read More

Oceans of talent at surf lifesaving festival

It's a trio of smiles as Pāpāmoa twins Brayden and Tristan Lim-Yock celebrate their under-13 beach flags success with nana Christine at the Oceans 24 surf... Read More

What's on: Oceans, art, festivals and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with light... Read More

Zeimann/Polley & Fuller/Nicklin claim tour titles

The 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Sunday in Mount Maunganui. Kiwi stars Alice Zeimann and Shaunna... Read More

Fish to fund a fire brigade!

Bay of Plenty anglers are invited to hook into a fishing competition this Friday and Saturday that boosts the coffers of one of Katikati's most deserving community... Read More

Newdick and Kohn win longboarding at Pāpāmoa

Two surfers have secured selection into the New Zealand Longboarding Team which will contest the ISA World Longboard Championships in El Salvador during April. Gisborne... Read More

Enjoy kayak racing in the Kaimai range

Today, the Wairoa River in the Kaimai Range is the scene of a feast of kayak racing! The Kaimai Canoe Club is hosting its Wairoa Race today Sunday, February... Read More

Sizzling longboarding action at Pāpāmoa

Action is kicking this morning with the semifinals of the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding at Pāpāmoa. Finals will be held from 11am - 2pm. Against... Read More