Gemfish, named makataharaki in Maori, are found in depths of 50 – 550 metres around the coastal waters of mainland New Zealand. The species is... Read More

Migrating across the Pacific in a hand-built waka with only the stars to guide  is a miraculous feat. Hundreds, if not thousands, of New Zealand’s... Read More

Poaching of fish is not new, it goes back centuries. In old England, landlords refused to allow starving peasants to fish in the rivers and streams... Read More

Using the right anti-fouling paint for your boat, and applying it both regularly and correctly is critical for preventing the spread of harmful marine... Read More

A team of Bay of Plenty dragon boaters is proving age is no barrier by competing in the 12th IDBF Dragon Boat Club Crew Word Championships 2020 in August. The... Read More

Underwater trapping across the Bay of Plenty coastline this summer by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed that the aggressive Asian paddle crab... Read More

Opotiki Mayor, Lyn Riesterer said she was thrilled with today’s announcement of funding for the build of Opotiki’s Harbour and that the community... Read More

An historic Tauranga manual slipway winch has been preserved for posterity through the joint efforts of members of the Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club... Read More

Seeing surfers ride above the waves is becoming increasingly common, thanks to the growing popularity of using hydrofoils in board sports. Assault Boarding... Read More

The NZ Underwater Association’s signature safety message to all divers, even the best of the best, is to ask themselves a few simple but essential... Read More

New Zealand’s biggest multi-day keelboat regatta, the CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, enjoyed a record turnout this year, with a 137-strong fleet... Read More

The government has agreed to help crayfish exporters to minimise the impact of trade disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Between... Read More

The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary later this year and past members are urged to get in touch to help make it... Read More

The government has agreed to help crayfish exporters to minimise the impact of trade disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Between... Read More

  Motiti Island’s fisheries are at risk as local councils now have the power to apply fishing bans wherever they see fit, says National’s... Read More