Marine

Search for missing fisherman formally suspended

The search for a fisherman reported overdue from Tōrere has been formally suspended, nearly two weeks after it began. Jason Kauta has not been seen since he... Read More

Windfoilers in medal hunt at French Olympic Week

Five New Zealand crews will contest the medal races on the final day of racing at the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyeres tonight - NZ time, with two windfoilers... Read More

Windfoilers continue to impress at French regatta

New Zealand's windfoilers didn't really know how they would go in their first foray into international competition so are very encouraged to have two sailors... Read More

Pink maomao uproar sees fish catch change

A Coromandel community is celebrating a win after their uproar over the mass taking of an unprotected fish species has prompted a nationwide regulation change. Last... Read More

Maloney & Hobbs show good form at French regatta

Alex Maloney and Olivia Hobbs feel like they're finding their feet as a combination and it showed in today's results at the French Olympic Week regatta... Read More

NZ sailors looking to mix it up in Hyeres

New Zealand sailors are renowned for enjoying stronger breezes but many of this country's top Olympic campaigners are hoping for some lighter winds at the... Read More

Orca delights in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of Orca are putting on a show in Tauranga Harbour this morning. Photos sent to SunLive by Bruce Glover show the marine animals swimming in the harbour,... Read More

Missing fisherman search: police plan next steps

Police are planning the next steps of their search for a Bay of Plenty fisherman who has been missing since Easter. Jason Kauta has not been seen since he went... Read More

Kiwis make good start to French Olympic regatta

The New Zealand sailors are well placed after the first day of the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyeres, with five boats in the top 10 and others not far behind. Strong,... Read More

Calls for fishing ban at some undersea mountains

Nelson-based fishing company Sealord are proposing a ban on fishing at the majority of the undersea mountains in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone. Sealord... Read More

Unions - port death reinforces need for inquiry

The death of a Lyttelton port worker is further evidence of the need for an urgent inquiry into port safety, unions say. The Lyttelton Port Company worker was... Read More

Photo of discarded snapper upsets locals

A photo showing thousands of snapper discarded on State Highway 2 on Sunday morning has upset many locals. Shared across social media, the photo has caused many... Read More