Marine

Emergency closure of Coromandel fishery

The two remaining open areas in the Coromandel scallop fishery will close, after new information showed scallops are in decline. 'I am invoking emergency measures... Read More

Tourists warned: Stay away from Omanawa Falls

Tourists are being reminded that they need to stay away from the dangerous Omanawa Falls after videos from the tapu site were recently posted on social media. Two... Read More

Sustainable fishing: Careful fish handling

New information on the survival rates of snapper that are caught, then released, could help fishers save hundreds of thousands of fish per year and help sustain... Read More

Safer boating pilot programme for iwi and hapū

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Harbourmaster has completed the inaugural 'Kia marutau ki te wai” - a pilot education programme providing safer... Read More

Rescue Rashies to help kids and helicopters

Children's rash vests that unzip to reveal clear CPR instructions are on sale to Kiwis, who by purchasing the swimwear can also support their region's rescue helicopter. The... Read More

Marine heatwave developing

Coastal waters around New Zealand became unusually warm last month, say NIWA. November 2022 sea surface temperatures) have been between 1.1C to 1.8C warmer than... Read More

Sulphur Point marine facility gets green light

A newly approved marine research and education facility in Tauranga is expected to open the doors to at least 25 new jobs. The facility is expected to provide... Read More

Rock removal at Pilot Bay on Monday

A section of the top carpark at the Pilot Bay boat ramp will be closed on Monday, December 5 from 6am - 3pm, to allow for some rocks to be safely removed from... Read More

Orca put in stunning display in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orca have been putting on a show in Tauranga Harbour today. SunLive received a call from a reader early this morning to say there was a pod of orca in... Read More

Orca pod spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orca have been spotted in the Tauranga Harbour this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they were heading to work along the Turret... Read More

US court orders ban on NZ exports of fish species

A US court has ordered an immediate ban on New Zealand exports of several species of fish from two fisheries off the North Island's west coast. The non-profit... Read More

Yacht grounds in Waikorire near base of Mauao

SunLive readers are reporting that a yacht has grounded in Waikorire, also known as Pilot Bay, on Monday afternoon. "It's near the boat ramp in Pilot Bay,"... Read More