Marine

Kiwis battle on first day of gold fleet

The fight is on to get back in podium contention after New Zealand's leading sailors lost valuable ground on their competitors on their most challenging day so... Read More

Zero drownings reported as patrol season closes

Despite challenging conditions around the country, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) reported zero drownings between the flags during the 2022/23 season. The... Read More

NZ in medal mix as finals series starts

New Zealand claimed four race wins on a challenging final day of qualifying to remain in the medal hunt in three different classes at the French Olympic Week regatta... Read More

Community celebrates life of Tauranga sailor

The Bay of Plenty community is celebrating the life of a known sailor, Alan Glover. A life member of the Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club, Alan sadly passed away... Read More

Kiwis lead 49er fleet at French Olympic Week

Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn have turned to racing of a different kind to stay ahead of the chasing pack at the French Olympic Week regatta. The pair, who... Read More

Kiwis battle wild winds in Hyères

A fortnight after an impressive medal haul in the European season-opener in Spain, the focus shifted from standing on the podium to merely staying upright for... Read More

No tsunami threat to NZ following 7.3M quake

Update, 2pm: There is no Tsunami threat to New Zealand following a 7.3M earthquake that struck in the Kermaded Islands region on Monday afternoon. New... Read More

Crowd turns out to oppose bottom trawling

A flotilla of crafts surrounding a massive ‘ban bottom trawling' banner off Mission Bay in Auckland today is sending a strong message that there is mass... Read More

Paddlers head home after successful Waka Ama

More than 1000 paddlers from 56 clubs are heading home from the Coromandel peninsula following a successful three-day Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals competition... Read More

50kg of cocaine captured in Tauranga ship bust

Customs officers have seized 50kg of cocaine from a ship that docked in Tauranga on Friday morning. An inspection found the drugs on the freighter, which had... Read More

Kiwis hunt more medals after Palma haul

Many of New Zealand's leading sailors next week get a second - and final - opportunity to secure a spot at the Olympic test event in July - a key pit stop in the... Read More

Multi-million dollar upgrade for Whitianga Marina

Whitianga marina is saying ahoy to more top end cruising boats, boosting tourism in the 'fast-growing tourist town”. The boutique marina recently underwent... Read More