Marine

King and Queen of the Point return to Manu Bay

The Backdoor King and Queen of the point presented by Quiksilver and Roxy returns to Manu Bay this July, rounding out a truncated domestic New Zealand Surf Series... Read More

Maritime NZ issues boat check warning

Boaties are being urged to check their vessels and equipment before hitting the water this winter. 'Undertaking these simple checks will help protect you, your... Read More

Feedback sought on marine protected areas

An email sent out this week by Waikato Regional Council is inviting people to feed back on a survey about the marine protected biodiversity areas in the council's... Read More

Sailathon to float dreams

: Competing in regattas across New Zealand is the reason behind a sailing fundraiser held in Tauranga on Saturday. Members of the Sailability Tauranga Charitable... Read More

TECT comes to coastguard’s rescue

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is getting busier and busier, with rescue numbers almost doubling in the last four years and international travel restrictions... Read More

Whakatāne boat harbour: Resource consent granted

Excitement is growing for the future of Whakatāne as resource consent is granted for the proposed $29 million boat harbour, Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne. The... Read More

From volunteer work to career fishery officer

The Ministry for Primary Industries' national network of Honorary Fishery Officers are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of National Volunteers... Read More

Ocean health: Burling and Tuke to front UN

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have enlisted the support of international sporting superstars as they get set to front the United Nations in Portugal on Sunday over... Read More

Volunteering for Tauranga Coastguard

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard processes more than 30,000 radio calls throughout the year with its radio room in operation from 6.45am-6pm, seven days a week. There... Read More

PIC Coastal Classic to celebrate 40 years

With 125 days to go, the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club is announcing the 40th PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Auckland to Russell in the Bay of Islands... Read More

Coastal shipping rebound offers a ‘bright future’

The Maritime Union says supply chain problems will soon be relieved by the rapid scaling up of New Zealand's coastal shipping capability. Pacifica Shipping has... Read More

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard: new rescue vessel

Construction will soon be underway on a new, purpose-built rescue vessel for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard. This vessel will enhance the ability of everyday... Read More