The classic kiwi summer holidays started with a number of preventable mishaps on the water, including collisions, vessels overturning and several incidents where... Read More

UPDATE 3.30PM: Police have confirmed one person "was unable to be revived" following a water rescue operation off the coast of the Coromandel. "Six people have... Read More

A hypothermic capsized kayaker had spent an hour in the water by the time they and a companion were rescued from the Firth of Thames. The pair were off Tapu when... Read More

A man has died following a water-related incident in Whangamata. Emergency services responded to a report of a man missing in the water, near the estuary, shortly... Read More

As people enjoy fishing the Bay of Plenty's blue this summer, fresh information has surfaced that could help recreational anglers save hundreds of thousands of... Read More

More than 100 people are turning up to help remove microplastics washed ashore on Waihī Beach during the recent storm. 'We have about 120 people here,”... Read More

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is asking the public to help with an emergency beach clean at Waihī Beach on Tuesday. 'Cyclone Hale has had a devastating effect... Read More

Sunny days and less stormy seas has meant eastern region lifeguards have been actively back on patrol over the weekend as around 6000 people took to the water... Read More

The 2023 Waka Ama Sprint National Championships is underway. With the last championships being held in January 2021, national titles are definitely up for grabs... Read More

Shark enthusiasts are able to follow the progress of two great white sharks swimming in Bay of Plenty waters through their mobile phones. Dr Riley Elliott, who... Read More

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says Cyclone Hale has done millions of dollars worth of damage. Initial assessments show the east coast, particularly between... Read More

Excessive speed and a lack of lifejackets from recreational boat users continue to provide the biggest headaches for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster... Read More