Marine
07:00am Mon 16 Dec, 2024
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
01:00pm Sun 15 Dec, 2024
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
11:45am Fri 13 Dec, 2024
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
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06:45am Fri 13 Dec, 2024
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
06:00pm Thu 12 Dec, 2024
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
01:00pm Thu 12 Dec, 2024
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
02:00pm Wed 11 Dec, 2024
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
06:50am Sun 08 Dec, 2024
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
07:30am Sat 07 Dec, 2024
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
07:30am Sat 30 Nov, 2024
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
05:00am Wed 27 Nov, 2024
Shipwrecks and other potential threats to navigation off the Bay of Plenty coast are being captured in a hydrographic survey of the seabed. Among things detected... Read More
05:10pm Tue 26 Nov, 2024
Tauranga City Council is taking legal advice as it considers the next steps for its marine precinct deal after a last-minute injunction halted the sale. The... Read More
23-Jan 18:00
"I decided to do it for me" -why council boss quit
23-Jan 17:27
SH30 closed following crash, Whakatane
23-Jan 17:00
Sex offender rejoins community with no oversight
23-Jan 16:34
Pedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crash
23-Jan 15:00
Mount Maunganui gears up for major triathlon event
23-Jan 14:00
Enrolled nurses unable to find jobs
23-Jan 13:00
Drowning total lowest in six years
23-Jan 11:45
Seeka joins court action against company Olivado
23-Jan 11:03
Logging truck trailer detaches on SH30
23-Jan 10:10
Bin removals rubbished as more set to go
23-Jan 09:20
Groms hit the waves for sold-out surf event
23-Jan 08:30
Making waves of happiness at the Mount
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