Marine

Twelve hours to go on community crowdfunder

A community crowdfunding campaign to make a documentary on the Rena disaster has just 12 hours left to run, finishing at 11pm on Christmas Eve. Already, the... Read More

Authorities highlight rock fishing concerns

With rock-based fishing seen as one of the deadliest pursuits in New Zealand, water safety officials are urging people to know the best practise for safe fishing. According... Read More

Diving death at Moutohorā/Whale Island

Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi have placed a seven-day rāhui at Moutohorā(Whale Island) following the death of a man who had been diving. Police confirm they were... Read More

Water safety challenge for BOP residents

A challenge has been laid down to people planning to hit the water in Bay of Plenty this summer - take a step back before diving in. New figures from ACC show... Read More

BOP surfer‘s shark anxiety amid DOC warning

A member of the Bay of Plenty surfing community has shared his fears regarding an apparent increase in great white shark sightings. Meanwhile, Surf Lifesaving... Read More

Great white shark warning for Tauranga from DOC

An increase in great white shark sightings in the Tauranga area has prompted the Department of Conservation to remind people to remain vigilant when out swimming... Read More

New and improved piers at Sulphur Point Marina

The opening of two new piers at Sulphur Point Marina marked the beginning of a complete upgrade to the marina's original docks. The new H and J piers were officially... Read More

Boat launch a wish come true

The Wish 4 Fish vessel gleams brightly at her mooring, the sun glinting off her fresh paint. The 18m catamaran is no ordinary boat - it is purpose built to provide... Read More

Iwi response to Rena featuring in crowdfundraiser

The Iwi response is featured in the latest of five 'teaser' videos that form part of a community crowdfunding campaign to help raise funds to complete... Read More

New safety trial for Tauranga Harbour entrance

An increase in harbour users, both on and in the water, has prompted the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to put safety measures around one of New Zealand's most... Read More

Why is seagrass washing up on the shores?

The mysterious substance that has washed up along Coromandel beaches this week has been identified as dead seagrass. But the reason why it has suddenly... Read More

Mystery beach substance identified

A mysterious substance that washed up and sparked concern in eastern Coromandel has been identified as dead seagrass, not plastic. The substance concerned a group... Read More