Marine

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

New Zealand Surfing Team heads to Puerto Rico

A talented team of New Zealand athletes has been selected for the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games being held at the end of this month in Puerto Rico. The team... Read More

Launch washes up on rocks in Coromandel

A launch that has grounded along the Coromandel peninsula is due to be removed over the next day by authorities if the owner hasn't removed it. Coromandel's... Read More

Feedback sought on surface longline fishing

Fisheries New Zealand is assessing whether a commercial landing exception should be provided for five highly migratory species managed under the Quota Management... Read More

What is sustainable fishing anyway?

What is sustainable fishing? This is the topic for the first fascinating Cafe Scientifique Tauranga meeting for 2024 at the Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club... Read More

Biofouling fight protecting NZ marine

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting our strong biofouling standards and protecting our unique marine environment,... Read More

BOP fishers and divers asked to share sightings

With the Bay of Plenty being a boating and water-sport mecca in summer months, the Department of Conservation is encouraging users to share their share sightings... Read More

Tauranga sailor back in Olympic frame

He left it late, but Tauranga sailor Tom Saunders is firmly back in the frame for Olympic selection after finishing fifth at the ILCA 7 world championships in... Read More

Public safety warning following multiple rescues

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is once again highlighting the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits - and swimming between the... Read More

Paddleboarder rescued from Lake Taupō

Police are urging water goers to make sure they are properly prepared, after rescuing a paddleboarder who was blown 5 kilometres out on Lake Taupō. 'It's... Read More

Where are the safe swimming holes?

As scorching summer temperatures prompt people to seek relief in the cool waters of swimming holes, concerns over water quality are surging due to the prevalence... Read More

Boaties leaving cars in lakes:"You will be towed"

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are strongly urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats, and... Read More