Marine

Rotoiti top fishing lake - new study shows

Lake Rotoiti is the most popular Fish & Game managed freshwater fishing lake in the country, according to new Fish & Game research. The 2021-2022 National... Read More

Exotic fish species possible visitors to NZ shores

A patchwork of warm and cool waters this summer could bring a variety of exotic fish species to the country's shores, says a marine ecologist. Warm water... Read More

Safety warning following high drowning rate

As the weather warms up, many of us flock to Aotearoa's beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers but it's also when several people get into trouble. Sadly, each... Read More

NZCT helps to financially support the Bay Dragons

The NZ Community Trust has granted the Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club $2,000 to help cover the cost of travel and accommodation for our team to attend the... Read More

Stop the spread of freshwater pests

'It's the responsibility of every lake user to follow the rules to prevent gold clam or any other freshwater pest from spreading to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

Christmas miracle as YWAM Koha returns

It's a Christmas miracle for the newly repaired Tauranga-based medical aid ship MV YWAM Koha, which is due to sail back into Tauranga waters on Christmas Eve. Last... Read More

Stay cool but fence the pool this summer

Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More

Anglers warned about rogue fishing licence website

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging anglers to beware of an overseas-based website offering its services to help purchase a fishing licence. The Fish Assistant... Read More

New Coastguard vessel arrives in Tauranga

In a maritime milestone, the new Coastguard boat for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has made its grand arrival into Tauranga Harbour. The new TECT Rescue vessel,... Read More

Shark scientist: How to avoid a nasty encounter

Police are urging caution in the water after a woman was bitten by a shark in an estuary recently. The 21-year-old received a significant laceration to her... Read More

BOP boating rules open for feedback

People who love being out on the water are being urged to have their say about proposed changes to the boating rules for Bay of Plenty. The Draft Regional... Read More

Hector’s dolphin capture triggers actions

A single Hector's dolphin caught in a fishing net off in New Zealand waters has triggered actions designed to provide further protection from fishing activity. "As... Read More