Harbourmaster reviews 'challenging' summer on-water education and compliance programme
Anyone can operate a boat with no knowledge of maritime regulations or rules of the sea.
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Seven Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Festivals are set to take place in Whangamata, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
No prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coast
The skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
Strong winds and heavy rain continue to lash the Coromandel
Strong wind watch issued for the western side of the peninsula.
Local Focus: Environment Minister makes it harder to protect the environment
Dr Nick Smith makes ELA harder to access. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community plea: it's too hard to get help
Mental health advocates say more needs to be done. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rebuilding after the Whitianga fire
Helen Lee lost everything - now she's starting again. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community project to rid Whitianga of plastic bags
4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato police hunt 'dangerous' man
Police believe David Thompson is in Hamilton and is known to have associates across Waikato.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zone
At least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summer
What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.