Marine
08:00am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
In a maritime milestone, the new Coastguard boat for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has made its grand arrival into Tauranga Harbour. The new TECT Rescue vessel,... Read More
04:00pm Wed 20 Dec, 2023
Police are urging caution in the water after a woman was bitten by a shark in an estuary recently. The 21-year-old received a significant laceration to her... Read More
11:45am Tue 19 Dec, 2023
People who love being out on the water are being urged to have their say about proposed changes to the boating rules for Bay of Plenty. The Draft Regional... Read More
04:00pm Mon 18 Dec, 2023
A single Hector's dolphin caught in a fishing net off in New Zealand waters has triggered actions designed to provide further protection from fishing activity. "As... Read More
03:00pm Mon 18 Dec, 2023
Longline and kontiki fishing devices can be used anywhere along the beach, as long as they aren't within 300m of any flagged lifeguard area. However, additional... Read More
08:30am Sun 17 Dec, 2023
In a maritime milestone for Tauranga, the eagerly awaited new Coastguard boat destined for the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is set to make its grand arrival... Read More
08:00pm Thu 14 Dec, 2023
Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand's fisheries as part... Read More
10:45am Thu 14 Dec, 2023
A keen fisherman with one arm has taken it upon himself to design a revolutionary surf-caster. DaCinka is the brainchild of a one-armed New Zealand fisherman... Read More
11:00am Sun 10 Dec, 2023
In response to an increasing number of preventable drownings on watercraft in New Zealand, Coastguard and Water Safety New Zealand are pleading with Kiwis to... Read More
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02:00pm Thu 07 Dec, 2023
Paralytic shellfish toxins have been found in Waikato, prompting a warning against collecting or eating shellfish from the Kawhia region. The warning affects... Read More
03:00pm Tue 05 Dec, 2023
For many New Zealanders the beach is one of their favourite playgrounds. However, as families discover every year, this playground can be deadly. In 2018,... Read More
11:00am Tue 05 Dec, 2023
With thousands of people expected to take to the water this summer, Waikato Regional Council maritime officers will be highly visible to promote boating safety.... Read More
27-Nov 07:00
Gang member in Mob cap walks into police station
27-Nov 06:45
Extreme solar storm could knock out power
27-Nov 05:00
Lying on the BoP seafloor for 15 years
26-Nov 20:00
ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled
26-Nov 19:00
ASB temporarily closes door to many preapprovals
26-Nov 18:00
Ultrasound errors led to tragic outcomes - report
26-Nov 17:10
Council quiet on halted marine precinct sale
26-Nov 16:00
Community groups step up for foodbank donations
26-Nov 15:00
Police confirmed missing man’s remains found
26-Nov 13:52
Water rescue underway near Mount Maunganui
26-Nov 13:30
Water rescue underway near Mount Maunganui
26-Nov 13:00
Final week of spring feels like summer
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