Marine

Winter 2024: One of the worst on the water

Boaties are being warned to think about what can go wrong on the water after spate of horrific incidents on the water this winter. Over the last seven weeks,... Read More

Boats warned away from Whakaari/White Island

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued a message on behalf of the Harbourmaster advising boats to "avoid the area around Whakaari until further notice". On... Read More

Minor eruption at Whakaari sees alert level rise

A minor eruption has occurred at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3 and the Aviation Colour Code raised to orange. On... Read More

Barbara Kendall made an Olympian for Life

New Zealand Olympic legend Barbara Kendall has been recognised with a lifetime honour by the World Olympians Association. Barbara, a three-time Olympic medallist,... Read More

Paris 2024: Tauranga sailor proud of campaign

New Zealand faces another nervy wait for a shot at a second Olympic sailing medal, as the fickle Marseille wind pushed the mixed multihull decider into a reserve... Read More

Bay of Plenty drowning toll revealed

Three people have drowned in the Bay of Plenty in seven months, data shows, as winter water enthusiasts are asked to be aware of the dangers of 'cold water shock”. The... Read More

Olympics heartbreak but bright windsurfing future

Men's and women's kitefoiling officially makes its Olympic debut today, with Lukas Walton-Keim and Justina Kitchen as the New Zealand competitors. Only... Read More

Kiwi sailors continue successful 49er legacy

Living up to the Olympic legacy of Peter Burling and Blair Tuke was no easy feat but Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie managed to do exactly that. The duo... Read More

Fatal workplace incident in Kaingaroa Forest

One person has died following a workplace incident at Kaingaroa Forest, Rotorua today. "Emergency services responded to the address off of Tom Rodgers Road... Read More

Police name man who died fishing near Whakaari

Police have named the fisherman who died after going overboard from a vessel near Whakaari/White Island last week. He was William Henry Genefaas, 39, of Pōmare,... Read More

Ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries

NIWA scientists say that unprecedented ocean changes may impact key New Zealand fisheries. The scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the... Read More

Tauranga students solve a fishy problem

Entrepreneurial Year 13 students from Ōtūmoetai College have created a product that washes away the long-held woe of many a fisherman. 'We're selling soap... Read More