People are no longer able to take kuku/mussels from a 0.1 sq km area of Ōhiwa Harbour in Eastern Bay of Plenty. A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came... Read More

Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Tauranga's long-time paddlers Karen Moses and Eve Tregerthan found success at the recent world championships. The pair from Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe... Read More

A group of residents say jetskiers on Ōhiwa Harbour will be a risk to safety, a menace to wildlife and a bad fit for the culture of the Eastern Bay of... Read More

A Tairua fisherman has criticised Coromandel MP Scott Simpson for supporting legislation that will result in new marine protection areas in the Hauraki Gulf,... Read More

Fish & Game is welcoming a new charter to improve access to public conservation land for fishing and hunting. Minister for Hunting and Fishing Todd McClay... Read More

They can be smaller than a $2 coin, but the damage gold clams do when introduced to ecosystems is a threat looming large. A year on from the closure... Read More

Emirates Team New Zealand has successfully defended its title in the 37th America's Cup, overcoming fierce competition from teams representing the United Kingdom,... Read More

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for at least $4 million below its valuation is a 'disaster waiting to happen”, a local business owner believes. Tauranga... Read More

Staying safe on the water this summer boating season and ensuring everything is shipshape on land before enjoying time on the water. Some prep work needs... Read More

Come home safe. That's the message from the Safer Boating Forum partners, who want every recreational craft user to put steps in place to make sure they return... Read More