Coastal critters have new habitat options along the Tauranga waterfront, thanks to the installation of 100 'sea pods” or 'living boulders” in May... Read More

A boat in a perilous position moored in Tauranga Harbour is drawing attention from locals. Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters said on Monday afternoon... Read More

Tauranga's harbourmaster has taken swift action after learning large ships were using a risky shortcut in the area where the Rena grounding caused New Zealand's... Read More

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public input into proposed changes to catch limits and management measures for the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery, said... Read More

Cocaine worth an estimated $58.2 million has been found at the Port of Tauranga in a shipping container from Jamaica. Customs officers based at the port seized... Read More

A fisherman who was swept off rocks and pulled 100m out to sea stripped off his clothes and gumboots as he floated in the churning surf desperate to survive. Bas... Read More

Entries for the New Zealand Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards 2025 are now open. Fisheries New Zealand is seeking nominations from people and organisations... Read More

Catch limits and other management changes for nearly 30 fisheries across the country are included in proposals for the next regular fisheries sustainability... Read More

Police have formally identified a man located deceased in a car in the Waikato River last year. "He was Michael Murdoch, aged 44, from Ngāruawāhia, who... Read More

The work of honorary fishery officers (HFOs) is crucial for protecting our shared fisheries resources and this week they're among the many volunteers being recognised... Read More

Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush struck gold at the European Championships in Greece overnight - their proudest sailing achievement to date... Read More

A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More