Marine

Seven golds at world champs for NZ dragon boats

New Zealand dragon boat teams are returning from the Club Crew World Championships in Italy with seven gold and three silver medals. Seven dragon boat clubs,... Read More

Sustainability initiative wraps up

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

'Devastated': Tauranga ferry proposal shelved

An 'innovative” ferry proposal for Tauranga has been shelved over cost and patronage concerns. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki Express was prepared... Read More

New boating rules for Bay of Plenty adopted

New boating rules for the Bay of Plenty will come into effect next year. New Navigation Safety Bylaws were adopted by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Study launched for NZ to Belgium shipping corridor

Zespri and shipping partner ANL/CMA CGM are driving towards low-emissions international shipping with the launch of a feasibility study into corridor between... Read More

Initiative to reduce bar crossing tragedies

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

Tauranga's waka crew's emotional tribute

Emotions ran high for the crew of Tauranga's Takitimu waka after being asked to participate in escorting the casket for Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero... Read More

Bird flu: MPI says eradication unlikely

The Ministry for Primary Industries is working to mitigate the impact of any avian influenza outbreak - since it cant control the movements of migrating birds... Read More

Boatie warned after altercation on BOP wharf

A yacht owner who alleged he was "brutally assaulted" by council staff at the Whakatāne boat ramp in May has been warned by police. A recent report to Whakatāne... Read More

Takitimu waka to join King’s funeral flotilla

Tauranga's Takitimu waka will be part of a flotilla escorting the casket for Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII along the Waikato River to Taupiri on... Read More

Govt backs programme to optimise fish waste

The Government is backing a programme led by Sealord that is transforming fish waste into high-value consumer products. 'We're always looking out for innovations... Read More

The lazy guide to taking action for nature

This year's Conservation Week is running from September 2-8, with the theme ‘Take action for nature'. And since we know not everyone is quite ready... Read More