Marine

Govt launches nationwide tsunami evacuation map

The Government has launched of the country's first nationwide tsunami evacuation map. 'All of New Zealand's coastline is at risk of tsunami which means most... Read More

Sunk launch recovered in Ōmokoroa

A sunk launch has been recovered in Ōmokoroa today, which was previously a ‘navigation hazard' to those in the area. A witness tells SunLive the boat had... Read More

Te Puke Ocean scientist awarded L’Oréal Fellowship

A University of Waikato PhD student has won a L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science mentoring fellowship. Only one is granted in New Zealand each year and... Read More

Water rescue: man stuck in Welcome Bay mud

UPDATE 1.55pm: Police have retrieved a man by boat who was reported to be mired in the estuary mud and mangroves in Welcome Bay. An ambulance is going to meet... Read More

Tauranga’s medical mission ship leaves for Fiji

It's been a three-and-a-half year wait, but it's finally happening. Tauranga's medical mission ship, the MV YWAM KOHA, will soon be departing the Port of Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga port dredging: Iwi warns legal action

A Tauranga iwi says it will take legal action, seek a Waitangi Tribunal hearing, or could even blockade the harbour if Port of Tauranga pushes ahead with plans... Read More

91-year-old’s five-year tidal pool struggle

Alasdair Abernethy recalls the day, 'five years come November,” that he first told Whakatāne District Council it would never work and was dangerous. The... Read More

Competition to reel youngsters into fishing

Tauranga Sport Fishing Club's annual ‘Take A Kid Fishing' competition tomorrow is not just a fun family day out, and is hoped to spark a lifetime love... Read More

NZ Navy capability on show at Rimpac

Royal New Zealand Navy divers are about to put their highly advanced underwater capabilities through their paces while on Exercise Rimpac, the world's largest... Read More

Port of Tauranga court case over wharf extension

The Port of Tauranga's application to extend its wharves and shipping channel by dredging 1.8 million cubic metres of seabed will be heard in the Environment Court... Read More

Seal sightings sought in Hauraki and Coromandel

Residents around the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel are being urged to report sightings of kekeno/NZ fur seals over the next three months. The call comes as part... Read More

Catfish counting wins inaugural science award

A scientific project exploring the use of artificial intelligence and traps to identify and photograph catfish underwater to monitor population numbers has taken... Read More