Marine

Kiwi 49ers top fleet at Princess Sofia Regatta

Two race wins, sparked by a change of strategy, have catapulted Kiwi 49er sailors Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn into the lead - and within sight of their first... Read More

Big trout release for Lake McLaren

Fish & Game Eastern region have boosted the fish population in Lake McLaren with a release of trophy-sized rainbow trout, some weighing over 7kg. Twenty big trout... Read More

Aleh, Meech lead fleet after tough day in Palma

They've shown glimpses of what could be over the past year and now Jo Aleh and Molly Meech may have finally hit their stride as a sailing partnership. The... Read More

Secondary school Waka Ama teams do battle

The 2023 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals wrapped up on Friday at Tikitapu with W6 finals. There were 105 schools with 1600 paddlers competing in 170 races... Read More

Catch limits cuts for Northland rock lobster

From April 1, catch limits for Northland's rock lobster fishery will reduce by 21 tonnes. Rock lobsters, also known as spiny red rock lobster, crayfish, and kōura,... Read More

Concept to expand marina needs further buy-in

Whakatāne Yacht Club marina has 17 people on its waiting list for berths and is hoping for interest from 13 more to make an expansion financially viable. The... Read More

Snapper showing signs of starvation in Hauraki

NIWA has been called in to investigate evidence of snapper in the Hauraki Gulf suffering from milky white flesh syndrome. The Ministry for Primary Industries... Read More

Have a say on longline methods to protect seabirds

It's time to have a say on the proposed additional methods used by surface longline fishers to protect seabirds around New Zealand. Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries... Read More

Marked swim lane a ‘must’ for Pilot Bay

It's an iconic spot of Mount Maunganui with calm water, picturesque views, and a perfect place to take a dip and get some water sport action. Yet some swimmers... Read More

On the search for invaders

Deep beneath Waitomo's rolling hills lies a maze of caves and underground rivers. Here, NIWA researchers braved the dark waters to measure the current and hunt... Read More

School marine environment programme launches

The launch of Yachting New Zealand's Moanamana schools programme is a 'proud” and 'epic” moment for top Kiwi sailors and environmental advocates Peter... Read More

Doc Edge Festival to include Tauranga film

The Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival is back for its 18th year and is set to make a massive impact with an exciting line-up of films, a captivating... Read More