Marine

Mount Maunganui shark encounter

When a 12-year-old surfer came within touching distance of a shark yesterday at Omanu Beach, his first reaction was to stay calm and quietly lead his younger... Read More

Fish dealer fined over inaccurate sales records

A fish dealer who failed to provide accurate sales records for the pāua he was purchasing has been fined $2000 and ordered to do 40 hours community work. The... Read More

Tauranga water-skier triumphs in Australia

Building on her recent experience racing at the world water-ski racing champs in Terrigal Australia, local Tauranga waterski racer Ellison Hollands can be very... Read More

Man passes away on Pāpāmoa beach

Sadly, a man has passed away on Pāpāmoa Beach on Saturday morning. Police advise that this is due to a medical event, and is not being treated as suspicious. Police... Read More

Bar crossing warning for BOP boaties

Boaties are being warned to be aware of how dangerous sand bars are, and their responsibilities when traversing them. Bars are located at the mouths of rivers... Read More

Infant pilot whale washes up at Ōhope Beach

An infant whale has been found dead on a Bay of Plenty beach. Department of Conservation operations manager for Whakatāne, David Beattie, says staff and... Read More

Gold clams: Marina places ban on boaties

A popular private marina in Lake Taupō has banned people from launching boats there if they have previously been in parts of the Waikato River infested with... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s Bay Boardriders defend title

Mount Maunganui's Bay Boardriders have defended their title at the 2024 Hurley New Zealand Boardrider Club Championships held at Whangamata in a come-from-behind... Read More

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Early battle lines drawn at NZ club champs

Impressive surfing and excellent waves have given New Zealand's top boardrider clubs the perfect platform to open the 2024 Hurley New Zealand Club Championships... Read More

Pumping conditions predicted for boardrider champs

New Zealand's top boardrider clubs will battle it out this weekend to attain national bragging rights and a chance to represent New Zealand again on the world... Read More

Sunday action: Surf Pro quarterfinalists confirmed

The stage is set at the Aotearoa Surf Pro for Sunday with New Zealand's top surfers set to face off in the quarterfinals after an eventful first day held at... Read More