The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team has been conducting essential training exercises over water today, with plans to continue on Tuesday. The training took... Read More

A woman's swim in rough seas at a Pāpāmoa East beach 'could have easily ended in a fatality” if bystanders had not rushed to her rescue, lifeguards say. Eastern... Read More

Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new miniature exhibition presented by the Western Bay Museum, National... Read More

Fish of the Year is back for 2025, and organisers hope to attract 5,000 voters to raise awareness about New Zealand's unique and vulnerable fish species. Event... Read More

In late-2024, a submerged mystery in the Bay of Plenty's seabed resurfaced when a hydrographic survey uncovered a long-forgotten digger, still upright and undisturbed... Read More

The Farr 6000 trailer sailors are 'world famous” in New Zealand and Australia. And Katikati Boating Club literally have the biggest fleet in the 'world”... Read More

A Rotorua Girls' High School student is going on a 'once in a lifetime opportunity” to the subantarctic islands on an expedition voyage. Zoe Parker,... Read More

Three and repeat wins make for exciting conclusion to 2025 Billabong Grom Series Presented by Oceanbridge. The best young surfers in New Zealand had to... Read More

A new family fun day in Mount Maunganui is aimed at raising awareness of one of New Zealand's most at risk species that nests at the base of Mauao. The inaugural... Read More

Described as first of its kind for New Zealand, newly installed seapods are designed to help encourage new marine life within Tauranga Harbour. Monitored... Read More

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns in 2025, celebrating 12 years of inspiring stories that promote ocean conservation. This global event, spanning... Read More

For the 24th time in 25 years, Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving official Greg Rieger is preparing to officiate at this year's Oceans Festival. New Zealand's... Read More