Marine

Coromandel kayaking trip sparks emergency callout

The Coastguard is urging people taking to the water to have two forms of communication with them after a kayaking incident in the Coromandel sparked an emergency... Read More

New boats strengthens navy's capability

The Royal New Zealand Navy has added new high-speed craft to its fleet which will allow it to deliver divers, troops and mine counter measures on military operations... Read More

'Taking Back Our Beach' into third week

The locally-produced film ‘Taking Back our Beach' which opened on October 5, has been extended into a third week of screening at United Cinemas Bayfair. The... Read More

Concerns over snapper's milky white flesh

Milky white flesh in snapper can be eaten but is raising concerns that fish are starving. Labour Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and many people... Read More

Person dies during yacht race

A person has died after they were injured during the Coastal Classic yacht race in the Bay of Islands. The incident happened about 5km south of Cape Brett... Read More

Hector’s dolphins spotted in Firth of Thames 

Two Hector's dolphins have been spotted in the Firth of Thames, prompting the Department of Conservation to call on people to report more sightings of the animals.... Read More

Scan to help keep the lakes pest-free

It's now faster and easier for people enjoying the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes to confirm that their boat and trailer is free from freshwater pests. Instead of... Read More

SLSNZ Unveils New Junior Surf Programme

After an extensive three-year undertaking, Surf Life Saving New Zealand is excited to unveil its revamped Junior Surf programme. Junior Surf, also known... Read More

Calls to help protect our rivers and lakes

Longer days are here and it's a great time to enjoy our rivers and lakes - while protecting them from invasive species like the freshwater gold clam. A new... Read More

Sunken vessel successfully recovered

The 50-foot vessel which sunk in Mercury Bay last week is in the process of being dismantled by salvors on Cooks Beach, with even orca turning up to check out... Read More

Two rescued following jet ski capsize

Coastguard Maketu volunteers raced to Motiti Island off the Bay of Plenty coast to rescue two jetskiers who had spent hours in the water following a capsize. Six... Read More

Young volunteer takes home national award

Coastguard New Zealand is delighted to announce Amy Nattrass, from Coastguard Rotorua Lakes as its Emerging (Young) Volunteer of the Year for 2023. Amy... Read More