Marine

NZ rejects dirty Aussie cruise ship

Tauranga's cruise ship industry missed a much anticipated economic opportunity today due to an Australian cruise ship failing to meet NZ's strict biosecurity... Read More

Fanworm infestation found in Pilot Bay

The discovery of 81 Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) on the sea floor in Pilot Bay is not the early Christmas present that the Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Prosecution a reminder to all skippers

The sentencing of a recreational skipper earlier this week is a reminder to skippers of recreational boats - there are simple steps they must take to prevent... Read More

Shellfish biotoxin alert extended for East Coast

In response to escalating levels of paralytic shellfish toxins, New Zealand Food Safety is broadening its advisory, cautioning the public against collecting... Read More

Dive in and try synchro!

Mums are jumping in and becoming ‘masters' in the pool - testing out their own abilities of grace and coordination! Tauranga Artistic Swimming Club... Read More

Deceased person located near Muriwai Beach

Police are working to identify a person located deceased in the water north of Muriwai Beach this morning. "The person was found by a member of the public... Read More

Sunny days and dangerous rips

An Omanu surf life guard is encouraging people to come and learn some surf life-saving skills ahead of the summer beach season. Two very lucky teenagers were... Read More

Customs seizes 35kg of cocaine in Tauranga

Customs has intercepted approximately 35 kilograms of cocaine in a smuggling attempt through the Port of Tauranga, during its routine inspection operation of... Read More

Bronze for 'McKiwis' 49er pair at European champs

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have been denied a chance to strike gold by light winds on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championship... Read More

DOC: please share sightings of protected fish

As summer approaches, the Department of Conservation is calling on fishers, boaties and divers to be citizen scientists and share what they see in and on the... Read More

Cook Strait ferry has 'dramatic' hole in hull

A large hole has been ripped in the hull of the Cook Strait ferry Kaiarahi. Wellington harbourmaster Grant Nalder says the hole above the waterline in the... Read More

YWAM NZ: Please help save stranded medical ship

Youth with a Mission Ships NZ is appealing for help to save its medical aid ship after an issue with the tailshaft has left it stranded in Lautoka, Fiji, needing... Read More