Marine

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

Fish to fund a fire brigade!

Bay of Plenty anglers are invited to hook into a fishing competition this Friday and Saturday that boosts the coffers of one of Katikati's most deserving community... Read More

Newdick and Kohn win longboarding at Pāpāmoa

Two surfers have secured selection into the New Zealand Longboarding Team which will contest the ISA World Longboard Championships in El Salvador during April. Gisborne... Read More

Enjoy kayak racing in the Kaimai range

Today, the Wairoa River in the Kaimai Range is the scene of a feast of kayak racing! The Kaimai Canoe Club is hosting its Wairoa Race today Sunday, February... Read More

Sizzling longboarding action at Pāpāmoa

Action is kicking this morning with the semifinals of the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding at Pāpāmoa. Finals will be held from 11am - 2pm. Against... Read More

Dangerous driver struggles to keep afloat

It was a case of sink or swim for one dangerous driver on Thursday afternoon, and unfortunately for him he ended up with both. A Police unit in Ōrewa observed... Read More

New TECT rescue vessel for Coastguard Tauranga

This Saturday, Coastguard Tauranga will officially welcome its newest fleet member - the state-of-the-art TECT Rescue. Built by Q-West Boat Builders and... Read More

Pāpāmoa Surf Lifeguards In Action

Pāpāmoa Regional Surf Lifeguard Mitch Cowdrey stresses the importance of learning how to do CPR and knowing where your nearest AED defibrillation unit is located. Long... Read More

Longboarding bringing style back to Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Beach is set to become the focal point of Longboard surfing once again in February with the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding taking place on Saturday... Read More

The JAWS generation

Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Sharks are often portrayed as man-eating predators in Hollywood movies such as ‘Jaws', leading to a widespread misconception... Read More

Millar makes it three wins

Piha surfer Leia Millar, age 17, has ridden her way to a third straight win for the season, this time claiming the second leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented... Read More