Marine
08:00am Sat 03 Jan, 2026
Stricter controls on out-of-town boaties on Lake Ōkāreka has prompted concern from Fish & Game New Zealand over what it might mean for fishing hotspot Lake... Read More
11:00am Fri 02 Jan, 2026
Surf lifeguard rescues in the Eastern region have surged again, with 14 swimmers pulled to safety over the past two days. Four were swimming outside the lifeguard-patrol... Read More
01:00pm Wed 31 Dec, 2025
Five people were rescued from Waihī Beach on Tuesday night after being swept into a rip nearly two hours after lifeguards had finished patrols. A further... Read More
11:00am Wed 31 Dec, 2025
A boat capsized while attempting to cross the Tairua bar, prompting fresh warnings after two people were forced to swim to shore. Waikato Regional Council... Read More
04:00pm Sat 27 Dec, 2025
Waikato Regional Council is launching its annual Operation Neptune safety blitz, with maritime officers stepping up patrols across the region's busiest waterways... Read More
09:45am Sat 27 Dec, 2025
Surf lifeguards say they're having to perform fewer rescues thanks to a focus on preventive lifeguarding. And as summer's hot weather drives hordes to the... Read More
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
03-Jan 08:00
Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera
03-Jan 07:00
Health NZ says systems unaffected by breach
03-Jan 06:00
Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws
02-Jan 15:00
Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push
02-Jan 14:00
Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race
02-Jan 13:00
Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
02-Jan 12:30
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
02-Jan 11:00
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags
02-Jan 09:43
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property
02-Jan 08:30
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025
02-Jan 08:00
Local leaders share hopes for 2026
02-Jan 07:00
Road deaths fall for third consecutive year
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