Marine

Major marine conference heading to Tauranga

Tauranga is set to host the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference for the first time in more than 40 years. Hundreds of scientists from around the country... Read More

Community outrage as fish plundered

A Tairua resident is warning other coastal communities to be on the lookout following fishermen being filmed coming ashore with thousands of pink maomao fish. 'There... Read More

365 days in the sea

The ocean is forever changing its form. Weather, tides and currents all help to transform the landscape of the sea, making it wild and unforgiving one day, and... Read More

Bill aims to prevent maritime offending

A Bill introduced to Parliament today aims to prevent serious criminal offending at sea, including transnational offending and organised crime, Foreign Minister... Read More

Plastic beads litter Bay of Plenty shores

The plastic beads that were found scattered along Tairua beach last week have now made an appearance in Mount Maunganui. Residents in the area have reported thousands... Read More

Auditor-General backs NZ port strategy

The Auditor-General is throwing support behind a comprehensive supply chain strategy that could help ports make smarter investments. The Office of the Auditor-General's... Read More

Feedback sought on fisheries changes

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of fisheries, including some which... Read More

Maritime Union warns of supply chain crisis

The Maritime Union says New Zealand is facing a deepening crisis in their maritime supply chain, which requires bold thinking and speedy action to fix. Maritime... Read More

Super yacht chooses Tauranga business for work

Those commuting to work over the Tauranga Harbour Bridge this week may have been lucky enough to spot NOMAD IV sitting proud at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. ... Read More

Man who died in Kaituna River incident named

Police have released the names of the man who died after a boat incident at the Kaituna River mouth on Saturday. He was Joebert Dumangon, 50, of Te Puke. Emergency... Read More

Attempt to streamline marine and coastal claims

The government is putting more resources into iwi and hapu customary marine and coastal claims. The Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little now expects... Read More

One person dead after Kaituna River incident

Police confirm one person has died following a boating incident at the Kaituna River mouth, near Ford Road in Paengaroa today. Emergency services were notified... Read More