14:48:01 Wednesday 16 April 2025

Marine

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen

A windsurfer has been rescued by Coastguard Tauranga volunteers on Tauranga harbour this evening, while boaties are being urged to avoid heading out on the water. "At... Read More

Motorised duck wins the Great Tauranga Duck Race

Sunshine, splashes, and a sea of yellow ducklings drew a record-breaking crowd to the Tauranga waterfront on Sunday for the 2025 Great Tauranga Duck Race —... Read More

Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph

After years of decline, the tide is turning for Ōhiwa Harbour's mussel population, thanks to a mātauranga Māori-led restoration. The project from Te... Read More

Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale

A judge has dismissed an injunction halting the controversial sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct. Justice Peter Andrew's decision, released on Friday, said... Read More

Police arrest senior Comanchero leader

One of the most influential members of the Comancheros gang has been charged this week with allegedly importing 200kg of drugs removed by force from the Port... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

Essential training with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew took place on the weekend in the Tauranga harbour, with the helicopter soon to be deployed to the... Read More

NZ windfoil star Ten Have wins bronze in Spain

Veerle ten Have has made a near-perfect start to a new Olympic campaign, eight months after impressing at her debut Games. The 24-year-old Tauranga sailor... Read More

Bay Boardriders win 3rd NZ Boardrider Club Champs

Bay Boardriders' dominant performance, combined with their strong team spirit and strategic approach have secured the Mount Maunganui team victory at this weekend's... Read More

Bay Boardriders compete to defend national title

Tauranga's Bay Boardriders are gearing up to defend their title and qualify for worlds at the upcoming national club championships. After attending the World... Read More

Tauranga barge capsizes, salvage to take some time

A tipped barge at Tauranga's Bridge Marina could take some time to salvage, says council. About 2.15 pm on Monday, Bay of Plenty Regional staff were notified... Read More

Tipped barge: Approximately 10L of diesel spilt

Approximately 10L of diesel has been released into the harbour after a barge capsized at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. In a statement sent by a Bay of Plenty... Read More

Click, click, click... first shark sounds recorded

A PhD student researching shark hearing has discovered that rig sharks produce clicking sounds, marking the first documented case of a shark making noise. Carolin... Read More