Marine
03:00pm Mon 15 Jul, 2024
A whale so rare only six specimens have ever been known to science has washed ashore on an Otago beach. On Thursday, July 4, Department of Conservation staff... Read More
10:00am Sat 13 Jul, 2024
Katikati will not be getting its own sandy beach after all. Katikati Boating Club members are disappointed with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More
08:30am Wed 10 Jul, 2024
Oceanic and coastal water temperatures are the highest since records began more than 40 years ago. According to new data from Stats NZ, the waters around... Read More
12:00pm Sat 06 Jul, 2024
A Government select committee has thrown its weight behind the Hauraki Gulf protection bill, providing for an additional 19 new protection areas across the... Read More
11:00am Sat 06 Jul, 2024
An addition to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Harbourmaster fleet is already in action, following a blessing at the Whakatāne Wharf on Thursday, July... Read More
04:00pm Fri 05 Jul, 2024
Increasing the recreational daily catch limit for kina around the northeastern North Island and a new special permit to remove kina will help tackle kina... Read More
09:15am Wed 03 Jul, 2024
Fisheries New Zealand is making data about accidental fisheries bycatch more accessible to keep pace with changes to the way data is collected, says Fisheries... Read More
09:15am Tue 02 Jul, 2024
The 'silly season” has begun - with a seal spotted relaxing in a park about 1km from Tauranga Harbour. The seal spotted in Bethlehem's Gordon Carmichael... Read More
11:15am Mon 01 Jul, 2024
The Coastguard in the Bay of Plenty is looking for new talent to fill 10 available positions so it can continue its life-saving work. It takes a crew to save... Read More
07:00am Thu 27 Jun, 2024
An in-depth scientific report has found a mix of complex climate factors are likely causing Milky White Flesh Syndrome, says Fisheries New Zealand. Fisheries... Read More
02:00pm Wed 26 Jun, 2024
A new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati's Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following... Read More
08:30am Sun 23 Jun, 2024
The Interislander Ferry Aratere has successfully been refloated almost 24 hours after it ran aground in Picton Harbour, stranding nearly 50 people on the vessel... Read More
16-Jan 18:00
Infant death sparks whooping cough epidemic
16-Jan 17:00
Warmer weekend ahead with a summer feel for most
16-Jan 16:00
Hannah Berry returns to Tauranga Half
16-Jan 15:00
Waka ama nationals celebrate culture, connection
16-Jan 14:00
Lani Daniels to defend world title in Taupō
16-Jan 13:00
Indian High Commissioner launches Rotorua garden
16-Jan 12:00
Optimism among SH2 traffic frustration
16-Jan 11:45
NZ Army Reserve: Student named top recruit
16-Jan 11:00
Staggered end dates for Rotorua emergency housing
16-Jan 10:56
Streets flood in Pāpāmoa
16-Jan 10:00
A girl’s new life after family disowns her
16-Jan 09:00
Grassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa Park
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