Marine

Reef removal the right move

The partial removal of Mount Maunganui's artificial reef is being welcomed as a smart move forward with calls the $1.5m project is both 'disappointing and embarrassing”... Read More

Bay youth sailors nab medals

Tauranga sailors have come away with a silver and bronze medal at the RYA Youth National Championships Regatta in Weymouth, United Kingdom. Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat... Read More

Marina seawall plans stall

Tauranga Bridge Marina's dream of a 4 metre high, 245 metre long breakwater structure faces yet another obstacle after two appeals were lodged with the Environment... Read More

Water patrol to premiere

A new television series featuring the work of Bay of Plenty police will premiere on screens tomorrow night. Water Patrol follows the work of maritime units, police... Read More

A wet and windy race

Crusader35 took both line and handicap honours in the International Paints Auckland to Tauranga. The race had a delayed start due to the storm hitting Auckland at... Read More

Yacht race: waiting for winner

Wild weather has slowed the Auckland/Tauranga Yacht Race with boats still completing the race and a winner not expected until later this afternoon. The annual Easter... Read More

Downpour of boating warnings

Boaties are being urged to think sensibly as wet and blustery conditions continue to storm the Bay of Plenty heading into the Easter break. The MetService has issued... Read More

Tauranga yacht race delayed

Wild weather crossing the North Island has set back the start of the Auckland to Tauranga yacht race by several hours today. Race start is postponed for at least... Read More

Mount surf reef to be removed

Mount Maunganui's $1.5 million artificial surf reef is to be partially removed in an attempt to remove the risk to swimmers near Tay Street, the Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Marine legacy offered to city

Tauranga City councillors appear keen to jump onboard an offer to ensure the city's lasting legacy is marine-related through a partnership with Marine Reach. The... Read More

Media aids stolen kayak return

Papamoa East resident Angela Cosgrove has the power of social media to thank for the return of her stolen Ocean Scrambler 11 kayak. Angela Cosgrove is delighted... Read More

NZ tsunami threat 'not likely'

Update: 9.52AM Tsunami experts say there is not likely to be a tsunami threat for New Zealand following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Solomon Islands this morning. Although,... Read More