Marine

Eulogy to former loyal ‘servant’ of Tauranga

She was born to work. And she did for 79 years. She was even named for work - ‘Waitere' meaning to serve, and she did. Tirelessly. And now she is gone.... Read More

Do you have what it takes for the long haul?

The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul is celebrating its 10th anniversary today with a race from Ohope Beach to Mount Maunganui. This event calls upon some of the best... Read More

Rowson rallies to lead groms into final day

The semifinal today will feature plenty of action from Bay of Plenty surfers at the Sequence Surf Shop Gisborne Junior Pro. On the first day of the event on Saturday... Read More

5.3M quake off BOP coast on Friday night

A 5.3M earthquake struck off the Bay of Plenty coast late Friday night. Geonet reports that the 5.3M quake was recorded at 11.37pm, 70 km north-west of Te Kaha... Read More

Ship’s medical mission: ‘go again better’ to Fiji

‘Go again better' is the theme of YWAM Ships Aotearoa's deployment of the YWAM KOHA to Fiji this month. The Tauranga-based medical aid ship is scheduled... Read More

Kiwis fall just short in Hyères medal hunt

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have come agonisingly close to a second medal in as many European regattas, but the 49er duo still return to New Zealand with... Read More

French Olympic Week: Kiwis in medal charge

Three Kiwi boats will compete in two medal races at the French Olympic Week regatta, with teammates again going head-to-head for 49er silverware. It comes... Read More

Kiwis battle on first day of gold fleet

The fight is on to get back in podium contention after New Zealand's leading sailors lost valuable ground on their competitors on their most challenging day so... Read More

Zero drownings reported as patrol season closes

Despite challenging conditions around the country, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) reported zero drownings between the flags during the 2022/23 season. The... Read More

NZ in medal mix as finals series starts

New Zealand claimed four race wins on a challenging final day of qualifying to remain in the medal hunt in three different classes at the French Olympic Week regatta... Read More

Community celebrates life of Tauranga sailor

The Bay of Plenty community is celebrating the life of a known sailor, Alan Glover. A life member of the Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club, Alan sadly passed away... Read More

Kiwis lead 49er fleet at French Olympic Week

Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn have turned to racing of a different kind to stay ahead of the chasing pack at the French Olympic Week regatta. The pair, who... Read More