Marine

Microplastic mission at Waihī Beach

More than 100 people are turning up to help remove microplastics washed ashore on Waihī Beach during the recent storm. 'We have about 120 people here,”... Read More

Volunteers needed: Emergency beach clean at Waihī

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is asking the public to help with an emergency beach clean at Waihī Beach on Tuesday. 'Cyclone Hale has had a devastating effect... Read More

Busy weekend back on the beaches for lifeguards

Sunny days and less stormy seas has meant eastern region lifeguards have been actively back on patrol over the weekend as around 6000 people took to the water... Read More

Waka Ama buzz on Lake Karāpiro

The 2023 Waka Ama Sprint National Championships is underway. With the last championships being held in January 2021, national titles are definitely up for grabs... Read More

Tracking great white sharks by phone in the BOP

Shark enthusiasts are able to follow the progress of two great white sharks swimming in Bay of Plenty waters through their mobile phones. Dr Riley Elliott, who... Read More

Coromandel: Millions of dollars of damage

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says Cyclone Hale has done millions of dollars worth of damage. Initial assessments show the east coast, particularly between... Read More

Harbourmaster patrol stats make for grim reading

Excessive speed and a lack of lifejackets from recreational boat users continue to provide the biggest headaches for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster... Read More

New lifesaving squad to help patrol BOP beaches

A newly amalgamated group will be patrolling the Western Bay of Plenty shoreline to make sure Bay of Plenty locals and visitors are enjoying their holiday break. The... Read More

Storm uncovers sperm whale carcass

The carcass of a dead sperm whale has been uncovered following stormy seas churned up by Ex Cyclone Hale. The 16m sperm whale beached at Matapaua Bay in the Coromandel... Read More

Boaties encouraged to do their bit

Locals and manuhiri/visitors alike are being reminded to thoroughly clean their vessels to stop the spread of invasive pests in Rotorua lakes. Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

Operation Neptune in full swing again this weekend

With weather conditions expected to improve, Operation Neptune will be patrolling Waikato waters again this weekend. For three weeks over the Christmas holiday... Read More

Storm erosion undermines historic boat club‘s deck

Volunteers are working this morning to remove pieces of a Whitianga boat club's deck following erosion by ferocious seas whipped up by Ex Cyclone Hale. Armed... Read More