Marine

Man rescued after yacht runs aground

A yachtsman is recovering at home thanks to the rescue efforts of Coastguard Waihi Beach after his vessel ran aground. A search and rescue operation was launched... Read More

Thames coast dolphin aids species understanding

Analysis of a tissue sample taken from a Hector's dolphin spotted off the coast of Thames-Coromandel has aided understanding of the species and confirmed where... Read More

Sunken boat beside Tauranga jetty

A sunken boat has been tied to Tauranga's Waikareao jetty. 'The boat is mostly submerged with just part of its starboard stern poking out of the water,”... Read More

Rotorua Aquatic Centre set to re-open

Contractors are in the final stages of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre Revitalisation, with the indoor facility set to re-open in early May 2024. The new roof... Read More

Kehu Butler's Olympic dreams dashed

Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler's incredible run at the ISA World Surfing Games has concluded after what has been an exceptional run. Kehu took to the... Read More

Whakatāne bar calling service to stop

Following a full review of the manual bar calling service in Whakatāne, the Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster has made the decision to discontinue the service. In... Read More

Skipper pleads guilty after collision with ferry

The skipper of a boat who was charged following a collision with a ferry in the Bay of Islands that critically injured the ferry's skipper, has pleaded guilty... Read More

Veterans of British Nuclear testing recognised

Up on the upper deck of a navy ship in the late 1950s, back to the blast, listening to the countdown to detonation. First was the flash, then a rolling thunderclap... Read More

First time champions at Billabong Grom Series

The final event of the Billabong Grom Series has thrown up two new champions on day one of the event held at Piha Beach, Auckland on Saturday. Copal Mateja... Read More

Oceans of talent at surf lifesaving festival

It's a trio of smiles as Pāpāmoa twins Brayden and Tristan Lim-Yock celebrate their under-13 beach flags success with nana Christine at the Oceans 24 surf... Read More

What's on: Oceans, art, festivals and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with light... Read More

Zeimann/Polley & Fuller/Nicklin claim tour titles

The 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Sunday in Mount Maunganui. Kiwi stars Alice Zeimann and Shaunna... Read More