Marine

Trout rules set to change

Anglers yet to have their say on proposed changes to trout fishing rules in the Eastern Fish & Game Region are urged to make their opinion count. Photo: File. The... Read More

America’s Cup battle revealed

America's Cup secrets will be exposed when Tauranga sailing enthusiasts hear how technology propelled Oracle to its come from behind win at last September's America's... Read More

Trapped kayaker's chilly rescue

A kayaker who spent three hours trapped on a car-sized rock in the middle of Motu River overnight ended up in a spa-pool enjoying a coffee with his rescuers. The... Read More

Anglers want a fair go

Bay of Plenty recreational fishers are seeking a louder voice if there is to be a more level playing field in fishing quotas and regulations ensuring they are not... Read More

Fishing issues to get grilling

Fishing quotas and regulations are on the menu for Bay of Plenty anglers today when they sit down with Labour's spokesperson for fisheries Damien O'Connor. As part... Read More

Crippled ship at anchor

The cargo ship MED is anchored outside the port of Tauranga today after encountering steering problems while en route to Noumea yesterday. The ship departed Tauranga... Read More

Ship in trouble at sea

A container ship that left Port of Tauranga ealier today is believed to be in trouble at sea. The container ship MED may have lost its steering somewhere north of... Read More

Paddleboat on back burner

A business venture running paddleboat trips up the Wairoa River is being left high and dry, with Wairoa Marae officials instead preferring to deal with Battle of... Read More

Moko’s story going international

A film portraying a playful dolphin's adventures in the Bay of Plenty will be shown at international film festivals later this year. Moko - Soul in the Sea will... Read More

Sailors continue hot streak

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling, and teammate Blair Tuke, continue leading the way in the 49er class at the Sailing World Cup Hyeres Regatta. But it is not just the... Read More

Kiwi sailors vie to win in France

New Zealand sailors - including Tauranga's Peter Burling - are in good positions as the ISAF regatta at Hyeres, France, moves past the halfway mark. In the Women's... Read More

Cities talk tsunami steps

Tauranga City Council is looking to its Japanese sister city for first-hand tsunami guidance in attempts to strengthen the city's own evacuation and education methods. During... Read More