Marine
07:55am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
A Coromandel holidaymaker is still in shock after a shark attacked his kayak 'completely out of the blue”. Kanaru Namioka was coming back from a... Read More
02:00pm Thu 25 Dec, 2025
Eastern Region surf lifeguards are preparing for a surge in incidents over the coming weeks, with rescue numbers already more than triple those of the same period... Read More
10:05am Wed 24 Dec, 2025
Coastguard expects a busy summer on the water and urged all water users to prioritise safety this festive season. Last summer was among the busiest on record... Read More
11:29am Tue 23 Dec, 2025
The dive squad has been called in to search for a fisherman missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp, 24km north of Thames. Police were called to... Read More
08:20am Tue 23 Dec, 2025
A boatie was lucky to survive after being caught out on a fishing expedition on Lake Taupō - prompting a warning from police and local iwi. Police were alerted... Read More
01:05pm Mon 22 Dec, 2025
A desperate search is underway after a person went missing in the water near Thames. Police were called to the scene off Thames Coast Rd at 9.45am after someone... Read More
07:59am Mon 22 Dec, 2025
As summer heats up across the Bay of Plenty, harbourmaster staff are urging boaties and paddlers to brush up on the rules, after more than 100 safety breaches... Read More
12:00pm Sun 21 Dec, 2025
The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight ‘Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these... Read More
07:30am Sun 21 Dec, 2025
One person has been arrested after a serious incident at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. A police spokesperson said reports were received that a person was being... Read More
02:00pm Sat 20 Dec, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, YWAM Ships Aotearoa is reflecting on a year marked by growth, deepening partnerships, and meaningful impact across the Pacific and... Read More
11:45am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Port of Tauranga has signed a deal with a Turkish shipyard to build a 32‑metre hybrid rotortug. It's the first of its kind for New Zealand's busiest port,... Read More
01:00pm Wed 17 Dec, 2025
The elusive but always welcome gentle giant of the seas - te whai rahi the oceanic manta ray - has been assigned a threatened conservation status for the first... Read More
10-Nov 11:45
SPCA seeks foster homes as kitten season arrives
10-Nov 10:00
Wild venison reaches 120 food banks
10-Nov 08:16
Thunderstorm threat looms over upper North
10-Nov 07:36
Kawerau homicide victim named
10-Nov 07:00
India ODIs close to selling out at Bay Oval
10-Nov 06:00
Iconic Kiwi brand to stop production
09-Nov 18:00
Man denies Pāpāmoa election sign charge
09-Nov 17:00
Volunteers join Coromandel bush clean-up
09-Nov 16:11
Three held after alleged Tauranga car theft
09-Nov 11:50
Triathlon course to showcase Mount on world stage
09-Nov 11:23
Bay of Plenty watch could be upgraded to warning
09-Nov 10:00
Katikati's Father Ted earns firefighting honour
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