Marine

Fritchley and Withers Nail Under 14s grom series

Action continues until late afternoon today for the 2024 Billabong Grom Series at Tay Street, Mount Maunganui with a local Mount surfer already taking out a... Read More

Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather

A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand's unusually hot weather, says NIWA. Meteorologist Ben Noll says that sea surface temperatures around... Read More

Tauranga sailor eyeing second world title

If spending a decade near the front of the international fleet in the world's most competitive sailing class has taught Tom Saunders anything, it's... Read More

Skies and seas camp inspires women in stem

The Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces to support teachers and encourage more young women into Science, Technology, Engineering... Read More

Thundercats are go in Taupō

'Boats are back baby!” This is the message from and excited and "stoked" Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas. ''It's fantastic to see these boats... Read More

Vessel in its last days following owner dying

Plans are in place for the removal of a vessel rotting and sinking on its mooring in Tairua Harbour. Sadly, the boat's owner has recently passed away. "Last... Read More

Boaties: don't leave your car parked in the lake

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

Tourists rescued after being trapped at cape

Police are reminding people to do their research before heading out for any shoreline or wilderness walks, following a rescue along the east coast. Shortly... Read More

Efforts to save whales & dolphins ends tragically

Valiant efforts to save a pod of whales and dolphins ended in tragedy on Sunday night when officials made the decision to euthanise the distressed animals. Up... Read More

Berry and Moody win 2024 Tauranga Half

Hannah Berry and Jack Moody are the newly crowned winners of the 2024 Calley Homes Tauranga Half. Saturday's Calley Homes Tauranga Half produced two incredible... Read More

Open day: the thrill of windsurfing

Tauranga Windsports Inc club co-founder Chantelle Laurent wants everyone to join her in her happy place. For the long-time windsurfing enthusiast, that's... Read More

Great White Project: success and future plans

Summer has heated up, meaning warmer water temperatures and a few more sightings of sharks as Kiwis hit the ocean this summer to cool down or play. 'If we... Read More