Marine

Freshwater drop in sessions continue for BOP

Fresh water community drop ins are continuing this week as part of a series of sessions across the Bay of Plenty region. The 13 ‘Freshwater Management... Read More

IRBs complete epic BOP coastal battle

There are happy smiles all around following a dramatic battle along the Bay of Plenty coastline this weekend. The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul celebrated its 10th... Read More

Witnesses describe harrowing boating incident

Witnesses to an incident on Sunday are concerned for the welfare of a woman who jumped into the water from a boat as it came perilously close to rocks on the... Read More

Report of boat hitting rocks at Mount Maunganui

A boat that has hit rocks off Mauao near the Tauranga harbour entrance is now reported to be safely anchored. "Police were notified that a boat had hit rocks... Read More

Kiwis in finals push at iQFOIL Europeans

New Zealand's leading windfoilers are set for a final push up the leaderboard as the race for silverware at the iQFOIL European championships in Greece heats up. Two... Read More

Eulogy to former loyal ‘servant’ of Tauranga

She was born to work. And she did for 79 years. She was even named for work - ‘Waitere' meaning to serve, and she did. Tirelessly. And now she is gone.... Read More

Do you have what it takes for the long haul?

The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul is celebrating its 10th anniversary today with a race from Ohope Beach to Mount Maunganui. This event calls upon some of the best... Read More

Rowson rallies to lead groms into final day

The semifinal today will feature plenty of action from Bay of Plenty surfers at the Sequence Surf Shop Gisborne Junior Pro. On the first day of the event on Saturday... Read More

5.3M quake off BOP coast on Friday night

A 5.3M earthquake struck off the Bay of Plenty coast late Friday night. Geonet reports that the 5.3M quake was recorded at 11.37pm, 70 km north-west of Te Kaha... Read More

Ship’s medical mission: ‘go again better’ to Fiji

‘Go again better' is the theme of YWAM Ships Aotearoa's deployment of the YWAM KOHA to Fiji this month. The Tauranga-based medical aid ship is scheduled... Read More

Kiwis fall just short in Hyères medal hunt

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have come agonisingly close to a second medal in as many European regattas, but the 49er duo still return to New Zealand with... Read More

French Olympic Week: Kiwis in medal charge

Three Kiwi boats will compete in two medal races at the French Olympic Week regatta, with teammates again going head-to-head for 49er silverware. It comes... Read More