Marine

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

6.7M quake in Tonga Islands

An earthquake with a preliminary recorded magnitude of 6.7 has struck in the Tongan Islands on Sunday evening. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu... Read More

Huge community sand art event at Mount Maunganui

Would you like to be a part of a creative celebration of environmental consciousness today? Head along to Mount Maunganui and get involved in a free community... Read More

Navy crew pleased with maritime operation

A Royal New Zealand Navy maritime patrol of Samoan waters has pleasingly turned up fishing vessels operating within fishing regulations. HMNZS Taupo last week... Read More

Questions over reforms for fishing and hunting

Recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act are a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting but questions... Read More

Mussels aiding muscles

No pain, no gain - sore muscles are a common side effect of exercise. Researchers have now found that New Zealand Greenshell mussel powder can help men recover... Read More

Raglan boat capsize results in conviction

Recreational boat skipper has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of causing ‘unnecessary danger' under the Maritime Transport Act. The... Read More

Determined swimmer‘s 40km feat

In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, a young Tauranga swimmer has taken on an extraordinary challenge to support The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Over... Read More

The larger the surf, the stronger the rip

Conditions are great for surfing this week around the Bay of Plenty, and for some a chilly dip in the sea is a welcome start to a winter's day. But unseen dangers... Read More

Tauranga loses ‘a graceful lady’

It was sad but serendipitous at the same time. A Bay of Islands family, beset by tragedy, needed a big strong boat. Another family, a Tauranga family, beset by... Read More

Mauao closures postponed, so maunga reopened

Fog in Gisborne preventing a helicopter flight to Tauranga means that tree removal works scheduled to take place on Mauao this week have been postponed. This... Read More