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Coroner’s finding: Hastings man Iakopo Sagote, 47, had underlying heart condition which contributed ...
When Iakopo Sagote's friends saw him struggling in the water while free-diving for mussels, they managed to pull him to shore...

Elliott 12m – efficiency by design
Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power and sail.
As fuel costs rise, interest has gr...

Kingfisher Boats unveils new Powercat at 2026 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
Kingfisher Boats is heading to the 2026 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show with something new to show off. The Hamilton-based b...

From living room to launch deck: Comino brings marina living to Pelican Waters.
A rare lifestyle offering is redefining what waterfront living can look like for boating enthusiasts, combining house-sized l...

Your catch – from the sea to the kitchen
Make the most of kai moana by treating it the right way from the sea to the table.
One only has to see the shocking pric...

Waikato River rescue network takes shape as Cambridge brigade weighs options
Volunteer firefighters along the Waikato River are edging toward a coordinated regional water rescue capability, with Cambrid...

2,995 miles west: RORC Transatlantic Race returns in January 2027
The 13th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race will start on Sunday 10 January 2027 from Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Isla...

Vogelius and Wow Racing claim home victory at KDY Women’s Match Race
RUNGSTED, DENMARK (May 11, 2026) – Denmark’s Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew of Louise Ulrikkeholm, Sille Christensen, J...

Auckland secures return of Olympic-class sailing world championships, set to host 2028 women’s...
New Zealand will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade when Auckland stages ...

Twin Disc Pacific appointed official distributor for Spot Zero® Water Purification Systems in the Pa...
BRISBANE, Australia (Friday, 1 May 2026) – Twin Disc Pacific, a renowned leader in marine transmission technology and systems...

Innovation for the win
Boating NZ travels to the Netherlands for a peek inside the world's largest marine equipment trade show, and a preview of the...

Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot
Volvo Penta has announced the launch of its next-generation marine autopilot system. Fully integrated with its Electronic Ves...

John Chapple Part 1: Brilliant allrounder
John David Lincoln Chapple died on 26th November 2025. He was a brilliant sailor, yacht designer and human being. He came fro...

Once were wreckers: Whakatahuri Family Boatbuiders
Whakatahuri in outer Pelorus Sound was once home to a family boatbuilding business and the most remote boat-wrecking yard in ...

Empires end
Despite its modest size, between the 15th and 17th centuries Portugal was one of Europe's richest nations. The wealth stemmed...

Sydney Hobart legends to contest 2026 Great Veterans Race
Sydney Harbour will sparkle when a fleet of classic yachts compete in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's (CYCA) Great Vet...

Loloma: A living piece of New Zealand Maritime History
There are boats, and then there are boats with stories. Loloma is firmly in the second category.
Built in 1909 by Auckland...

Build your own wooden boat: why the DIY boating renaissance is back
At the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival this week, the biggest boats may grab attention first. But look closer and you will find...






















