Marine
11:15am Fri 27 Jan, 2023
Lynette Harrop told her only son not to tell her when he was going surfing. She feared the ocean, and only wanted to hear from him when he'd emerged safe from... Read More
04:00pm Thu 26 Jan, 2023
Nearly half of New Zealand's river network is partially or fully inaccessible to migratory fish, a new study shows. NIWA has conducted the first nationwide assessment... Read More
01:00pm Thu 26 Jan, 2023
Boaties and fishers are asked to help stop the spread of a fast-growing, non-native seaweed - exotic Caulerpa - in the Hauraki Gulf. In the right conditions,... Read More
10:45am Thu 26 Jan, 2023
A 'citizen science” project encouraging the public to report sightings of kekeno/NZ fur seals around the upper North Island has been extended into summer. Between... Read More
04:00pm Wed 25 Jan, 2023
An octogenarian Taranaki surfer isn't about to let his advancing years get between him and the "stoke" of riding waves. Allen Pidwell - or Pid, as he's... Read More
11:10am Wed 25 Jan, 2023
Resident and visiting fishers are being reminded to remember the rules around the Motiti Protection Area. The call comes from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More
10:45am Tue 24 Jan, 2023
When Allen Watson woke early on Saturday morning to use the bathroom he saw his 'buddy” Spud the cat asleep in the cabin of his boat. When he woke again... Read More
01:00pm Mon 23 Jan, 2023
A mother who lost her only son to a kayaking accident on Wellington Harbour just over a year ago is funding a course to make the popular water activity safer. Karen... Read More
08:00am Mon 23 Jan, 2023
A joint Chinese - New Zealand research expedition to the Kermadec Trench at Ranghitāhua (Kermadec Islands region) has revealed fascinating new insights into life... Read More
06:37am Mon 23 Jan, 2023
Ian Cruickshank still wanted to hold his wife's hand after 22 years of marriage, and always walked between her and the traffic in the street. His wife Donna has... Read More
08:00pm Sat 21 Jan, 2023
Two people have died after getting into trouble in the water at Piha Beach this evening. Emergency services were called to the beach just after 6pm. "The... Read More
04:16pm Sat 21 Jan, 2023
A body has been located in the water near Opoutere Beach, north of Whangamatā. Police were alerted about 1.30pm, following the discovery by a member of the public... Read More
29-Nov 11:43
Police appealing for info after fatal crash
29-Nov 11:15
Mount Primary School wins Jump Jam nationals
29-Nov 10:45
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
29-Nov 10:10
Police minister warns gangs after Tauranga arrests
29-Nov 09:15
Explained: Arsenic and drinking water
29-Nov 08:30
Chiefs to play in pre-season Super Rugby clash
29-Nov 08:00
Why Waihi’s mine wants to keep digging
29-Nov 07:30
Bay of Plenty Rangers going to Japan
29-Nov 07:00
RNZAF firefighter awarded 2024 Aviator of the Year
29-Nov 06:30
Kitchen fire: Pyes Pā Good Local set to reopen
29-Nov 05:00
'You are a hero': How organ donation saved a life
28-Nov 20:00
Operation Nickel update – first seven days
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