A water safety advocacy group has praised a Bay of Plenty rule change that will see more people wearing lifejackets while boating. The Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

More than $10 million has been put towards eradicating the invasive freshwater gold clam discovered in New Zealand waters last year. The freshwater gold clam,... Read More

Water Safety New Zealand is applauding the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for its recent update to navigational bylaws, particularly the enhanced requirements... Read More

New Zealand dragon boat teams are returning from the Club Crew World Championships in Italy with seven gold and three silver medals. Seven dragon boat clubs,... Read More

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

An 'innovative” ferry proposal for Tauranga has been shelved over cost and patronage concerns. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki Express was prepared... Read More

New boating rules for the Bay of Plenty will come into effect next year. New Navigation Safety Bylaws were adopted by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Zespri and shipping partner ANL/CMA CGM are driving towards low-emissions international shipping with the launch of a feasibility study into corridor between... Read More

Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

Emotions ran high for the crew of Tauranga's Takitimu waka after being asked to participate in escorting the casket for Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero... Read More

The Ministry for Primary Industries is working to mitigate the impact of any avian influenza outbreak - since it cant control the movements of migrating birds... Read More

A yacht owner who alleged he was "brutally assaulted" by council staff at the Whakatāne boat ramp in May has been warned by police. A recent report to Whakatāne... Read More