Marine

Public health warning: shellfish biotoxin

New Zealand Food Safety today issued an extension to the public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from the Western... Read More

Special gift to save little blue penguins

A special gift marking the fifth anniversary of the passing of a Tauranga resident is helping a local wildlife trust rehabilitate birds found in critical condition... Read More

Recreational water health warnings lifted

Health warnings issued for Lake Maraetai, Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, the upper Kaituna River and at Waitangi on the Kaituna River due to cyanobacteria - algal... Read More

Celebrating another great lifeguard season

Local surf life saving clubs at Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui are celebrating the 2022/2023 season with awards evenings for their coaches, lifeguards, patrols,... Read More

Mount to host SAR summit

Search and Rescue organisations from around the country will gather in Mount Maunganui for the annual Surf Life Saving New Zealand Search and Rescue Summit. The... Read More

Freshwater drop in sessions continue for BOP

Fresh water community drop ins are continuing this week as part of a series of sessions across the Bay of Plenty region. The 13 ‘Freshwater Management... Read More

IRBs complete epic BOP coastal battle

There are happy smiles all around following a dramatic battle along the Bay of Plenty coastline this weekend. The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul celebrated its 10th... Read More

Witnesses describe harrowing boating incident

Witnesses to an incident on Sunday are concerned for the welfare of a woman who jumped into the water from a boat as it came perilously close to rocks on the... Read More

Report of boat hitting rocks at Mount Maunganui

A boat that has hit rocks off Mauao near the Tauranga harbour entrance is now reported to be safely anchored. "Police were notified that a boat had hit rocks... Read More

Kiwis in finals push at iQFOIL Europeans

New Zealand's leading windfoilers are set for a final push up the leaderboard as the race for silverware at the iQFOIL European championships in Greece heats up. Two... Read More

Eulogy to former loyal ‘servant’ of Tauranga

She was born to work. And she did for 79 years. She was even named for work - ‘Waitere' meaning to serve, and she did. Tirelessly. And now she is gone.... Read More

Do you have what it takes for the long haul?

The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul is celebrating its 10th anniversary today with a race from Ohope Beach to Mount Maunganui. This event calls upon some of the best... Read More