Low numbers in Taupo

The Taupo district, like everywhere else in New Zealand, has not been spared the rain and foul weather over the summer. In fact we haven’t had... Read More

Ray riders, kingis and fly rods

They call them ray riders - it’s a habit of yellowtail kingfish, to swim along over stingrays as they prowl across the Tauranga Harbour flats on... Read More

PUREKRAFT - Pure genius

On arrival at the ramp, the first thing that caught my eye was the outstanding graphics and finish on the craft that was ready for scrutiny. efore commencing... Read More

Fighting for the Manukau Harbour

A group of concerned locals got together in 2011 and started the Manukau Harbour Restoration Society. ave you heard of them? Before starting research... Read More

Fantastic fishing

The fullness of an epic summer is upon us, with hot humid days and hot humid nights. The water temperature is sitting well into the 20s, and the warm... Read More

Plastically polluted Raglan

Raglan’s pristine surf beach reputation is taking a beating with the discovery of unexpectedly large amounts of plastic pollution. taff from the... Read More

Olly eyes a windsurfing future

At the age of 10, Olly Maidment joined a BoPSaT ‘Have a go at windsurfing’ session at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, and he has... Read More

Exotic visitor shows her scars

An exotic visitor arriving as deck cargo on the container ship Safmarine Nokwanda on February 12, presented the first opportunity for a closer look at... Read More

Ladies and lures

Hunting and Fishing Franklin held their annual ladies fishing night recently. This was held instore, and featured plenty of entertainment for the many... Read More

How to find spot X

Are you a fisherman who has found yourself frustrated with surfcasting because that sweet spot just outside your casting range eludes you? You may have... Read More

Dave the double volunteer

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Tauranga Coastguard Unit. Dave, a local volunteer, is one of the busiest, not only doing a radio shift but also... Read More

Crayfishery crunch time

Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash is facing the biggest call of his ministerial career so far when he announces his decision on the CRA2  crayfishery... Read More