Marine

Coromandel whale refloated, now reluctant to leave

1.25pm Update: The whale that earlier stranded in the Coromandel Harbour has now been partially refloated, says Coromandel's CFM station manager John... Read More

Man found at Omanu Beach now identified

Update, 10.50pm Police have now identified the man who was transported to hospital in a critical condition after being found unresponsive at Omanu Beach, Mount... Read More

Person in hospital following Omanu beach incident

4.30pm update: A person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital following being found unresponsive in the water at Omanu. The person, who is in a critical condition,... Read More

Will it be a fintastic fishing year?

A marine heatwave is happening all around New Zealand. Warmer waters are more pleasant for swimming in and can create wilder weather. But what do they mean for... Read More

Boaties warned to steer clear of marine cables

Boaties visiting Pauanui and Tairua this summer are being reminded to stay safe around marine power cables spanning the harbour at the holiday hot spot. That's... Read More

Witness recounts lifesaving efforts in the Mount

Resuscitation attempts on a beach in Mount Maunganui couldn't save a man who died after a water-related incident. Police say the man, thought to be in his 50s,... Read More

Adrift vessel sparks Coastguard callout

A vessel spotted adrift in the early hours of the morning, sparked a Coastguard rescue in the Tairua-Pauanui area. A Coastguard spokesperson says Coastguard... Read More

Will it be a fintastic fishing year?

A marine heatwave is happening all around New Zealand. Warmer waters are more pleasant for swimming in and can create wilder weather. But what do they mean for... Read More

Man dies after Coromandel boating incident

A man has died following a boating incident in the Coromandel Peninsula. Police have confirmed a man who had been on board a boat that overturned on the Tairua... Read More

Bar crossing incidents prompts warning

Waikato Regional Council's harbourmaster is imploring boaties to know the conditions before heading out. He says "good luck" has played a part in saving... Read More

Holiday drowning toll a “horrific loss of lives”

The drowning toll for the official holiday period is up 180 per cent on the five-year average. The preliminary figures released by Water Safety New Zealand, show... Read More

Three critical after Tairua bar rescue

UPDATE 5.05pm: St John ambulance confirms that three patients are in a critical condition following a water incident at Tairua bar today. Two of those in a... Read More