Marine

Sunken yacht owner found

Updated 18 06 09 3:00pm All that could be seen of the yacht yesterday. The owner... Read More

New lifejacket law from July

Lifejackets must be worn in boats up to six metres in the Waikato from July - unless the skipper says you don't have to. This is one of the new rules under Environment... Read More

Bad boatie behaviour to be fined

Night time boaties fishing from small craft in Whitianga Harbour entrance are causing headaches for harbour master Gary Vincent. The skippers of larger launches... Read More

Greenpeace s fishy tales of woe

Destructive fishing methods, fishing shortages and scares about both are changing supermarket buying behaviour in Europe and the United States, according to a new... Read More

Tauranga Harbour study reveals contaminated shellfish

A one-year study of Tauranga Harbour's shellfish showed they were often contaminated at levels unsafe for eating. The study showed a direct causal link between... Read More