Marine

Stricken yacht and jetty adrift in Katikati

A yacht and the jetty it was tied to are adrift in the Uretara Stream in Katikati, following a deluge of rain on Monday afternoon. "Debris, packing crates, plus... Read More

Port of Tauranga sponsors new rescue centre

Port of Tauranga is the new naming rights sponsor of the Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre which will serve as a hub for surf lifesaving operations in the eastern... Read More

Salmon death rates an animal welfare disaster

New Zealand King Salmon has revealed a 42 per cent mortality rate for salmon they farmed in warm water areas in their financial year ending January 31 2022. For... Read More

Fishers and boaties get check and clean reminder

It's a 'game' in which everyone's a winner - and Biosecurity New Zealand wants to thank all who played it, defeating invasive pests along the way. Stuart... Read More

Saunders jumps into contention at world champs

Tom Saunders had felt he wasn't far off clicking in the early stages of the ILCA 7 world championships and it all came together for him on day four in Mexico. Saunders... Read More

Rollout of cameras on fishing vessels to begin

The Government has today confirmed key details of the nationwide rollout of cameras on commercial fishing vessels. 'Up to 300 inshore fishing vessels will... Read More

Tauranga tsunami siren project left high and dry

The ongoing fight for tsunami sirens in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa has been lost with funding being pulled. Tauranga City Council commissioners voted to decline... Read More

Govt investment boosts coastal shipping in NZ

New Zealand is a step closer to a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable coastal shipping sector following the selection of preferred suppliers for new and... Read More

Tom Saunders out to defend ILCA world title

Tom Saunders is heading into his ninth ILCA 7 world championships but knows this one will be a bit different to the rest. That's because the 29-year-old goes... Read More

Young fishermen’s epic haul!

What began with two teens quietly fishing at their favourite secret spot, ended up drawing a crowd of cheering spectators as they fought to land two huge fish... Read More

New law helps secure New Zealand’s maritime domain

Legislation that will help prevent serious criminal offending at sea, including trafficking of humans, drugs, wildlife and arms, has passed its third reading in... Read More

Sulphur Point reclassification: Public to have say

The public is encouraged to have their say on a new proposal to reclassify an area of land at Marine Park, Sulphur Point in Tauranga. The point of the proposed... Read More