Fisheries officers have stopped a group of commercial fishers in the Thames area who were allegedly under-reporting catches and unlawfully supplying... Read More

The 2020 Rosemergy Catfish Cull happens at Lake Taupo again this year, in efforts to eradicate or at least reduce the number of the  pest fish from... Read More

King salmon is a fish worthy of its name, prized for its rich flavour and delicate texture. A member of the Salmonidae family (trout, salmon), king... Read More

Those folk in Mercury Bay have been enjoying the new town upgrade with the improved outdoor dining areas, walkways, murals and artwork all depicting... Read More

Local legend and Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club member Alf Rendell has reached the  grand age of 102. Born in November 1917, he came to the... Read More

The John Dory appear to have almost disappeared from our beaches over the winter months. The John Dory has been called “a vacuum cleaner”... Read More

As Christmas approaches, many holiday makers and more than a few handy fishermen flock to the Lake Taupo district to, among other things get out on the... Read More

Prime fishing areas in the Bay of Plenty have been targeted for closure and LegaSea along with local fishers are pushing back. The closures of some reefs... Read More

Outstanding innovation and a tremendous work ethic has seen Bridge Marina Travelift Ltd win the inaugural “Boatyard of the Year” award at... Read More

The 16th Legends regatta unfurled at  Great Mercury Island at Labour Weekend, with hosts Mount Maunganui Yacht Club. The concept a combination... Read More

Volunteers from the Bay of Plenty took out five of seven awards at the Coastguard New Zealand Awards of Excellence recently. The annual ceremony recognises... Read More

Have you heard of The Fiery Star? Probably not but she sunk in our waters south of Cuvier Island off the Coromandel Coast with the loss of life of the... Read More

Skipper Stuart Pedersen, his wife Pamela,  brother-in-law Stephen Newman, and fellow Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club member Bruce Goodwin were two... Read More

Lucas Macdonald, Biosecurity Officer from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council says the education component is critical, because many boaties visiting... Read More

Apprehension is building in the Bay of Plenty fishing community about whether a number of popular offshore reefs will be permanently closed. A long-running... Read More