Strong marine heatwave conditions which have formed around northern coasts are set to crank up air temperatures this summer, while making for muggy days... Read More

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into a new eruptive episode, GNS Science said. It comes after the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2019 Whakaari/White... Read More

A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says. On Saturday night, a child died after a water-related... Read More

One person has died following a water-related incident off the coast of Moutohorā, Whakatāne, on Saturday night. Emergency services responded to reports... Read More

On a November afternoon two years ago, Betero Biriauea paddled out into choppy water to go fishing in his kayak. It was something the 25-year-old... Read More

Every summer, the world's largest ray species cruises the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Researchers are racing to find out more about these charismatic creatures... Read More

A swarm of lion's mane jellyfish have invaded Tauranga Harbour, but Toi Ohomai marine expert Dave Guccione assures the public there is minimal risk. 'Their... Read More

A new $15 million commercial wharf and floating pontoon in Thames will stay closed to the public despite outcries from residents over why the gates to it... Read More

A five-year global research programme has reached the Hauraki Gulf with scientists aiming to determine the seabed's ability to store carbon and support biodiversity. University... Read More

The Japanese mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria) has been detected for the first time in the Bay of Plenty region. A single shrimp was captured in a trap... Read More

Dust off your togs and perfect those bombs for the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs this Saturday, December 7 from 10.30am-4.30pm. For the first time, the annual... Read More

The Japanese mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria) has been detected for the first time in the Bay of Plenty region. As part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More