Eastern region surf lifesavers are bracing for more rescues heading into Christmas, with forecast larger swells and stronger winds expected to create more rips... Read More

After a family kayaking trip to Ōhope, full of jellyfish, stingrays and orcas, Mount Maunganui resident Rebecca Martin spotted something unusual - a Japanese... Read More

Update, 5.53pm: Following further assessment of the magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Vanuatau at 2.47pm today, Nema has confirmed that no significant strong currents... Read More

Port of Tauranga Limited has received a second interim decision of the Environment Court confirming that resource consent will be granted for stage one of its... Read More

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