New home for trout

An influx of 700 new residents are getting ready to test the waters at their new homes in Lake McLaren and Ruahihi Canal. The Fish and Game Eastern Region’s... Read More

Record turnout for Omokoroa

Omokoroa had a record attendance of six yachts entering its three-event challenge on Sunday (December 15). The yachts Minx, Piccaninny, Chico, Culprit,... Read More

Sharks off scales for fishing club

The weighing in of sharks during Tauranga Sport Fishing Club competitions is now banned. The TSFC committee ruled out the weighing in, following many sharks... Read More

Fishing basics hand-book

Many Kiwis dust off their fishing gear during the Christmas period, attempting to provide for the family. If failed attempts end at the local fish and... Read More

Check lifejacket, save lives

Harbourmasters in the Bay of Plenty are urging boaties to make sure their inflatable lifejackets are in good working order before hitting the water this... Read More

Waterline has summer sorted

There is a big mix of exciting things happening throughout the summer edition of Waterline - due to hit the shelves next week. Whether it be fishing, sailing,... Read More

Omokoroa’s last sail for 2013

Omokoroa Boat Club is holding two afternoons of yachting action this weekend before everyone sets sail for the holiday season. Saturday will see the Katikati... Read More

Catch a fish and catch the game

The possibility of watching the All Blacks or Black Caps live while out on the water or at the beach has become a reality with Sky launching the SKY GO... Read More

Big eye, big start to season

Mercury Bay Game fishing Club has weighed in an impressive first game fish for the season, possibly being a record for the club. Simon Brown, with his... Read More

Longer fee-free stay for yachties

 More than 600 yachts visiting New Zealand each year now have the chance to stay an extra year without paying charges. Customs Minister Maurice Williamson... Read More

Dry feet for Whitianga boaties

Mercury Bay boaties won’t have to argue over who gets wet launching the boat again, now the four-month new floating pontoon project is coming to... Read More

Fish bite in bad weather

Unfavourable weather, causing a drop in anglers at the weekend’s Tauranga Sport Fishing Club’s annual snapper kingfish challenge, didn’t... Read More

New water safety ad aimed at men

  A new advertising campaign has been launched by Maritime New Zealand showing that life jackets don’t save lives – unless they are worn. Launched... Read More

Cameras rolling on trawlers

The first steps of Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy’s initiative to ensure snapper stocks remain healthy for future generations has kicked... Read More