From an early age, Fenna Beets was determined to be a scientist – although exactly what type of scientist has evolved from her initial aspirations... Read More

Work starts this week to upgrade Hannaford’s Wharf - a popular tourist gateway to the Coromandel as the connector for the 360 Ferry between Auckland... Read More

Surf Life Saving New Zealand has announced a team of 12 Youth athletes who will represent New Zealand at the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships. Known... Read More

Nature is conspiring against the little blue penguin like it hasn’t done in many years. The birds are dying en masse and local wildlife workers... Read More

Winds gusting across the Port of Tauranga Sulphur Point container terminal last night snapped mooring lines on the container ship Carsten Maersk, which... Read More

A combination of events has caused the biggest die-off of penguins in our waters for many years. Western Bay Wildlife Trust has had 58 calls in the last... Read More

Tauranga resident Carole Meredith came across a kekeno, or New Zealand fur seal, today while walking around Mauao. The seal had come ashore near North... Read More

The wind made its presence felt on the third day of the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma, and lifted the fortunes of a handful of New Zealand sailors as... Read More

Skippers involved in the collision between two boats in Pilot Bay on March 16 have been fined by the harbourmaster, say police. “This incident could... Read More

More than 300 Surf Lifeguards are set to descend on Waihi Beach this weekend for the BP New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships finale. The lifeguards... Read More

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

More than three-quarters of boaties are wearing lifejackets the majority of the time they are on the water, according to research published in November... Read More

The Hinemoana waka will have a bit more engine when she  re-enters the water following the pre-season spruce up.Solar-powered electric motors... Read More

The summer season has started with a bang this year at the Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat  Club Sailing School. The weather has been a bit shaky with... Read More

Launched in 1986, this 17.7m (LOA) Salthouse Sovereign 54 has been lovingly maintained to a very high standard by her current owners and  she is... Read More