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High winds likely contributed to the sinking of a boat in Mount Maunganui this morning, authorities say. Bay of Plenty Regional Council deputy harbourmaste

Local Focus: Speed radar in Tauranga Harbour targeting jetskiers 7 Jan, 2021 11:58 PM 4 minutes to read Harbourmaster takes aim with new radar technology. Made with funding from NZ On Air. With summer in full swing, the Bay of Plenty's beaches and lakes are busier than ever. But with safety on the water just as important as ever, the Tauranga harbourmaster is cracking down on speeding jetskiers with a new radar gun and $200 fines. "I guess jetskis are becoming more popular, they are a lot of fun," deputy harbourmaster Daniel Rapson said. "They're easy to pick up and get on the water and have ...

Water safety: Four water deaths in as many days sparks 'major concern' from Bay harbourmaster 7 Jan, 2021 11:00 PM 4 minutes to read Aerial view of Lake Rotokawau near Rotorua, where a young girl drowned. Photo / File Four water deaths in as many days in the wider Bay of Plenty area have prompted major concern from the region's harbourmaster team. On January 2, a man's body was found at Otara River, near the end of Ford St in Ōpotiki. Police said although inquiries were still ongoing, the man died "following a jetski incident" on the river. On January 4, a girl believed to have been 4 year...

Number of Bay of Plenty jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now 8 Jan, 2021 03:03 AM 3 minutes to read Jetskiers and other recreational water users have been targeted by the harbourmaster using a new speed radar gun. Photo / File Jetskiers and other recreational water users have been targeted by the harbourmaster using a new speed radar gun. Photo / File A month after the Bay of Plenty Regional Council warned jetskiers they would be the focus of a new speed radar gun, the number of those caught breaching local bylaws remains unknown. On December 10, the regional council iss...