Marine

Rahui in place following water-related death

A man has died following a water-related incident in Kaiaua on Sunday. Police were called at around 5.10am on Sunday, July 16, after a man was located dead. "The... Read More

Medal shot for Kiwis as Gautrey falls just short

George Gautrey is signing off from the Olympic test event without a medal but with plenty of added experience and a sense of pride in his performance in Marseille. George... Read More

‘A dream from growing up’ - BOP oyster farm owner

A Ngāti Awa whānau has brought an opportunity to the plate in purchasing the Ōhiwa Oyster Farm. For Wini Geddes, it's a 'dream from growing up around... Read More

‘World-class’ Josh Armit makes his move

Day Six of the Olympic test event was also moving day for Josh Armit, with the rising Kiwi windfoil star surging seven places up the leaderboard to break into... Read More

Kiwis in final push at Olympics test event

The black bibs remained near the front of their fleets on day five of the Olympic test event in Marseille, as the focus slowly turns from qualifying to the podium. ... Read More

McHardie, McKenzie into gold-medal spot

It didn't take long for Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie to go from being in the hunt for medals at the Olympic test event to having a target on their backs. The... Read More

Olympic test event: Kiwis climb leaderboard

Sailing conditions improved for day two of the Olympic test event in Marseille and with it, the New Zealand team's fortunes. Three of the Kiwis in action snagged... Read More

Olympic test: Kiwis battle nerves on first day

New Zealand's sailors battled changeable conditions and pre-regatta jitters on a curtailed first day of the Olympic test event in Marseille. Only five of... Read More

Seal pulls off bold heist, snatching wharf catch

In a heart-warming display of marine camaraderie, an adventurous and charismatic seal has captivated a Mount Maunganui boy and his mate as it snatched their catch... Read More

Pilot Bay boat grounded after sinking

A Tauranga boat is grounded in Pilot Bay after sinking on the morning of Tuesday, July 4. The boat owner, who spoke to SunLive on the condition of anonymity,... Read More

Govt backs bid to make food from microalgae

The Government is backing investigations into a potential new food industry for New Zealand - based on protein-rich, carbon-absorbing native microalgae. Oceans... Read More

Champions of the beach recognised in awards

In a celebration of skill, courage and dedication, the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions are honouring their surf life-saving heroes with prestigious awards... Read More