Marine

SLSNZ Unveils New Junior Surf Programme

After an extensive three-year undertaking, Surf Life Saving New Zealand is excited to unveil its revamped Junior Surf programme. Junior Surf, also known... Read More

Calls to help protect our rivers and lakes

Longer days are here and it's a great time to enjoy our rivers and lakes - while protecting them from invasive species like the freshwater gold clam. A new... Read More

Sunken vessel successfully recovered

The 50-foot vessel which sunk in Mercury Bay last week is in the process of being dismantled by salvors on Cooks Beach, with even orca turning up to check out... Read More

Two rescued following jet ski capsize

Coastguard Maketu volunteers raced to Motiti Island off the Bay of Plenty coast to rescue two jetskiers who had spent hours in the water following a capsize. Six... Read More

Young volunteer takes home national award

Coastguard New Zealand is delighted to announce Amy Nattrass, from Coastguard Rotorua Lakes as its Emerging (Young) Volunteer of the Year for 2023. Amy... Read More

Exploring the hazards of BOP volcanoes

The RV Tangaroa will set sail tomorrow armed with a team of researchers to study the multiple natural hazards posed by Tūhua/Mayor and Whakaari/White islands. The... Read More

All women invited to come aboard

Sailing is a sport practised all around New Zealand. It has risen in popularity thanks to all the world championships which lead the best teams and their... Read More

Volunteers key to coastguard services this summer

With the Bay of Plenty becoming a more popular destination to live and visit, Coastguard units are aware of the increased costs and time requirements of their... Read More

Early entries for sailing week

Competitors are being urged to get their entry in early for the 2024 Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta, with a fantastic prize up for grabs for those who do,... Read More

Vessel recovery likely to begin on Wednesday

An assessment of a sunken 50-foot vessel over the weekend has found its diesel tanks are empty, says Waikato Regional Council. The vessel struck rocks near... Read More

Fishers fined for possession of too much snapper

A group of recreational fishers caught with a total of 348 fish, including more than nine times their collective daily limit for snapper, has been fined $10,500. The... Read More

Keeping informed about natural hazards

Councils in the Bay of Plenty are in the process of reviewing and updating information about natural hazards in the region. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson... Read More