Marine

Catch limits cuts for Northland rock lobster

From April 1, catch limits for Northland's rock lobster fishery will reduce by 21 tonnes. Rock lobsters, also known as spiny red rock lobster, crayfish, and kōura,... Read More

Concept to expand marina needs further buy-in

Whakatāne Yacht Club marina has 17 people on its waiting list for berths and is hoping for interest from 13 more to make an expansion financially viable. The... Read More

Snapper showing signs of starvation in Hauraki

NIWA has been called in to investigate evidence of snapper in the Hauraki Gulf suffering from milky white flesh syndrome. The Ministry for Primary Industries... Read More

Have a say on longline methods to protect seabirds

It's time to have a say on the proposed additional methods used by surface longline fishers to protect seabirds around New Zealand. Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries... Read More

Marked swim lane a ‘must’ for Pilot Bay

It's an iconic spot of Mount Maunganui with calm water, picturesque views, and a perfect place to take a dip and get some water sport action. Yet some swimmers... Read More

On the search for invaders

Deep beneath Waitomo's rolling hills lies a maze of caves and underground rivers. Here, NIWA researchers braved the dark waters to measure the current and hunt... Read More

School marine environment programme launches

The launch of Yachting New Zealand's Moanamana schools programme is a 'proud” and 'epic” moment for top Kiwi sailors and environmental advocates Peter... Read More

Doc Edge Festival to include Tauranga film

The Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival is back for its 18th year and is set to make a massive impact with an exciting line-up of films, a captivating... Read More

O’Connor & Henderson secure surf titles at Raglan

Mount Maunganui's Tim O'Connor and Christchurch surfer Ava Henderson claimed titles at the Rip Curl Pro Raglan on Sunday leaning up in perfect waves at Manu Bay. The... Read More

First of NZ‘s 2023 kiwifruit sets sail for Japan

The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tonnes - more than 600,000 trays - of... Read More

Coastguard rescues eight in separate incidents

It was a busy night for Coastguard volunteers on Thursday, rescuing eight people in two separate incidents overnight. Just before 7pm, Coastguard Tutukaka responded... Read More

Coromandel scallop fishery to remain closed

The Coromandel scallop fishery has been fully closed to commercial and recreational fishing to allow it to recover. Most of the Coromandel scallop fishery -... Read More