Marine

Restrictions on longline fishing this summer

Longline and kontiki fishing devices can be used anywhere along the beach, as long as they aren't within 300m of any flagged lifeguard area. However, additional... Read More

Tauranga's new Coastguard catamaran to arrive

In a maritime milestone for Tauranga, the eagerly awaited new Coastguard boat destined for the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is set to make its grand arrival... Read More

NZ catch limits under review

Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand's fisheries as part... Read More

One-armed fisherman's revolutionary design

A keen fisherman with one arm has taken it upon himself to design a revolutionary surf-caster. DaCinka is the brainchild of a one-armed New Zealand fisherman... Read More

Lifejacket plea after increase in drownings

In response to an increasing number of preventable drownings on watercraft in New Zealand, Coastguard and Water Safety New Zealand are pleading with Kiwis to... Read More

Alert issued over toxic shellfish found in Waikato

Paralytic shellfish toxins have been found in Waikato, prompting a warning against collecting or eating shellfish from the Kawhia region. The warning affects... Read More

Lifesaving initiative transforming NZ coastlines

For many New Zealanders the beach is one of their favourite playgrounds. However, as families discover every year, this playground can be deadly. In 2018,... Read More

Operation Neptune: Summer boating safety key focus

With thousands of people expected to take to the water this summer, Waikato Regional Council maritime officers will be highly visible to promote boating safety.... Read More

Search and rescue exercise successful at Papamoa

The public is being asked to return any objects they may find along Papamoa Beach which will be clearly marked following an exercise run by search and rescue... Read More

Emirates Team NZ win in Jeddah

Emirates Team New Zealand have won a dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah. Peter Burling, Nathan Outteridge, Blair Tuke and Andy... Read More

NZ Junior Surfing Team 10th in world champs

The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team has placed tenth at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship with Tayla Green ending her campaign in seventh place on the... Read More

Expect more shark sightings on NZ beaches - DOC

An expert says a large shark filmed off a popular swimming beach near Nelson was very probably a great white - and it should come as no surprise to anyone. Over... Read More