University land grab resisted

Waikato University’s proposal to set up a commercial marine science centre on a grassed area at the north end of Sulphur... read more

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What I love most about sailing

It’s a question I get asked frequently, and a question that tends to be difficult to answer. It can be hard to describe... read more

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Community support call

Changing demands on volunteer organisations have led to a call for increased support from their respective regions, and Coastguard... read more

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Dead sperm whale beaches

Sperm whales are not often found dead on Bay of Plenty beaches, so it’s no surprise the specimen found on Papamoa Beach... read more

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Unusual wash up topic of talk in the Mount

Another bizarre wash up at Mount Maunganui beach is the topic of talk amongst many nearby residents. A Mount Maunganui resident... read more

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Seal spotted on Takitimu Drive

  A large seal has been spotted on a Tauranga highway this morning.   A Tauranga resident who only wants to be... read more

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Low numbers in Taupo

Posted at 8:13am Tuesday 24 Apr
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The Taupo district, like everywhere else in New Zealand, has not been spared the rain and foul weather over the...read more

PUREKRAFT - Pure genius

Posted at 7:59am Tuesday 24 Apr
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On arrival at the ramp, the first thing that caught my eye was the outstanding graphics and finish on the craft...read more

VIDEOS

REVIEWS

A weapon when you want it

The latest Waverunners from Yamaha are further proof that personal watercraft are in a constantly evolving market, and Waterline took to the harbour this... read more

The Monterey 196 FS Sport Boat

During the last few months we've been anticipating the arrival of the 196FS Sport Boat at Pinnacle Marine in Tauranga. And as promised, owners Geordie... read more

A versatile combination

This is the story of Bob the Barge. He's not your average barge. Bob started life as a sailing catamaran; an unfinished project. He'll probably end up... read more

Summer on the sea

The summer cruising season is well underway with some stunning bursts of great weather. Boaties in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty have enjoyed mainly... read more

Ground Breaking Stabicraft

Stabi-craft are back in town and the first of the new generation designs has hit the waters off Tauranga. The latest is the smallest of the hard tops,... read more

Waitanguru

There she sat in Parapara Bay at Great Mercury, basking in the orange glow of a perfect Coromandel sunset. Thirty feet or so of well-travelled kauri, oozing... read more

HEADLINES

Colourful fishing

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Due to the spell of inclement weather in February, the team at Blue Ocean Charters has had a bit of a quiet time....read more

10:31am Fri 11 May

Fantastic fishing

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The fullness of an epic summer is upon us, with hot humid days and hot humid nights. The water temperature is...read more

16:55pm Mon 23 Apr


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