Marine

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

New fines for fisheries offences come into force

Fisheries offences will be subject to a broader range of penalties to ensure the punishment fits the crime under regulatory changes that come into effect on... Read More

High racing stakes at SLSNZ championships

A record 123 crews from across New Zealand and Australia will battle it out at Waipu Cove during the BP New Zealand IRB Championships from March 28 to 30. The... Read More

New wharf for Matakana Island

A new $2.1 million wharf is being built at Panepane Point, on the southeastern tip of Matakana Island. The new structure, including two jetties and a pontoon,... Read More

Six Bay teams compete in school surfing festival

Six Bay of Plenty school teams are set to compete in this week's New Zealand School Surfing Festival at Maukatia-Māori Bay, in Muriwai, Auckland. Running... Read More