Marine

Missing at sea: Fishman’s boat ransacked

Thieves ransacking a vessel have marred the reunion of a Coromandel fisherman and his boat. Fisherman Will Fransen fell overboard while reeling in a marlin... Read More

Missing Coromandel boat set for salvage

Salvaging the Betty G, the 12 metre launch which after losing its skipper overboard earlier this month, is expected to get underway today. The boat went missing... Read More

Lake Waikaremoana: accusations of mismanagement

A former National minister and deputy chair of Te Urewera Board has accused energy company Genesis of negligence in its management of weeds at Lake Waikaremoana. The... Read More

Flotation device could have saved man's life

A man who leapt in the water to save his daughter and got caught in a rip might have survived if a flotation device was near. While his final moment 'cuts... Read More

Resilient Lady sunset clean on Mauao

Mauao summit trails are spic and span following the efforts of crew members from the Resilient Lady cruise ship volunteering to pick up any rubbish they could... Read More

Women's national surf champs won by 15-year-old

A young star has emerged in the Women's Division of the 2024 National Surfing Championships with 15-year-old Maya Mateja stunning the field to win the Open Women's... Read More

Police searching for swimmer

Police are requesting help from the public to ascertain whether a swimmer has safely made it out of a river after jumping off a bridge on Friday. A search... Read More

First timer wins under 18 boys national title

The premier Open Men and Women divisions take center stage today on the final day of the 2024 National Surfing Championship being held in Dunedin. National... Read More

Sharing summer with our sealife

A Mount Maunganui-based marine biologist and conservationist is appealing for locals to respect sea life when they take to the water this summer. Dr Helen... Read More

New waterfront home for sneezing sea sponge

In a unique endeavour to preserve the delicate ecosystem of Tauranga's waterfront, environmentalists and marine experts are orchestrating the careful relocation... Read More

P Class Tauranga Cup successfully defended

A week-long nautical jubilee, marking the historic centenary celebration of P Class sailing in Tauranga has drawn to a close on the Tauranga harbour. For... Read More

Coastguard on a mission to ditch old lifejackets

A Coastguard NZ road show is visiting boating and outdoors shops all over New Zealand this summer, helping Kiwis to exchange old lifejackets for discounted,... Read More