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Athena Racing secures major investment from Oakley Capital
Britain’s America’s Cup team confirms a majority ownership deal as the Cup shifts toward a more stru...
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CTEK NXT Series battery chargers arrive in New Zealand
Two practical chargers for boat owners who want straightforward battery care that suits real boating...
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Forward Drive wakeboat concept bridges sterndrive handling and premium wakes
Has Volvo Penta’s forward-facing twin propeller drive finally removed the handling hurdle that has k...
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Lake Dunstan capsize rescue highlights why Christmas boating safety matters most
A night rescue on Lake Dunstan is a timely reminder that summer boating demands attention, preparati...
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Yanmar named official technical partner to IMOCA Class from 2026
Yanmar has signed a long-term agreement with the IMOCA Class, becoming the class’s official technica...
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Raymarine launches Pathfinder commercial radar
A solid-state X-band radar aimed at reducing maintenance and simplifying commercial installations
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Auckland Anniversary Weekend on the water
Auckland Anniversary Weekend has long been a fixed point in the summer boating calendar, but few wee...
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Waikato boating safety patrols out in force this summer
Great news for safe boating this summer, but costly news for skippers who ignore the rules, with on ...
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Coastguard Mangawhai completes first rescue in challenging conditions
Five Coastguard Mangawhai volunteers launched the unit’s rescue vessel Kokako Rescue and made their ...
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Vixen Racing confirmed for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026
Vixen Racing will be on the start line for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026, bringing a Class40 offs...
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Points tighten as jetsprints head to Whanganui
Points are tight after Featherston as teams arrive at Whanganui with little margin for error ahead o...
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Mahurangi Weekend returns to the classic calendar in January 2026
The New Zealand Classic Yachts Association’s Mahurangi Weekend returns from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 J...
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Lloyd Stevenson limousine tender takes shape for Sea Eagle II
A full carbon 8.5 metre custom tender is now under construction in Auckland, purpose built to serve ...
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Anura powered amphibious rescue craft successfully trialled across Broome’s vast coastline
Designed for tides first, boats second
Broome sits on the south western edge of the Kimberley regio...
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Boat gas bottle safety: Summer checks every skipper should know
Summer cooking and cockpit dinners are part of boating life, but gas systems need proper care.
Ga...
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Following a proud path, New Zealand youth sailors contest the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships...
The 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships are under way in Vilamoura, Portugal, with competitive ra...
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Updates to Navigation Maps 12/12/25: What’s changed for Kiwi boaties
The latest New Zealand Notices to Mariners, released on 12 December 2025, brings a handful of change...
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Moana Auckland returns in 2026
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 M...
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New Buccaneer dealer
Auto Marine Services (AMS) in Taupo has been appointed an official dealer for Buccaneer Boats.
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Mayday at Parua Bay: fast response pulls a chilled boatie from the water
A routine fuel stop turned into an urgent rescue for Coastguard Whangārei’s Circa crew.
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Waitaki access restored as Rooneys Ramp brings the river back to life
The Waitaki River boat ramp at State Highway 1 has had a long overdue upgrade, restoring safe access...
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Riviera owners create a striking display on the Swan River
Riviera owners in Western Australia gathered in style this week, forming a wide horseshoe raft-up of...
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Tech advice for Northland customers
Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new senior sales role at its Whangarei branch to meet the grow...
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NZ Composites GRX Arma PET
NZ Composites is introducing Armacell’s ArmaPET Struct GRX, to replace the currently stocked GR grad...
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The summer safety step most Kiwi boaties still overlook
A simple five minute job can spare emergency teams wasted hours when loose gear or unattended boats ...
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HCB for New Zealand
James Dalzell from The Nautical Group luxury yacht brokers has announced the group will represent pr...
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Assault Amphibious milestone
Peter Carlson and the team at Family Boats are very proud of delivering their 20th Assault amphibiou...
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Bay of Plenty shellfish warning: paralytic shellfish toxin detected
A health warning is now in place from Mount Maunganui to Ford Road after tests confirmed paralytic s...
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Shellfish warning issued for Bay of Plenty coast
Boaties urged to steer clear of shellfish gathering between Maketu Beach and Waihi Beach after toxin...
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Alan Smith launch Muritai: a Northland classic with real pedigree
A 1965 Alan Smith launch that captures the best of mid century kauri craftsmanship and coastal cruis...
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Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
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Pepe Stream Bridge Tairua: a long-awaited upgrade for a busy Coromandel crossing
A modern two lane bridge, safer access, and new shared paths will reshape one of SH25’s most importa...
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Weekend marine weather outlook for New Zealand
Understanding the pattern
The main weather pattern this weekend is a contrast between calm northern...
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A national lifejacket law: why now is the time to act
Water Safety NZ and Coastguard say the law needs to go further if New Zealand wants to save lives
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Two North Island harbours cleared of Mediterranean fanworm after long-running checks
Whangapoua and Mangōnui reach five years of clean surveys after early detection and steady follow-up...
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Viknes 10 named Best for Family as Charlie Bravo brings the brand to New Zealand
Cameron Burch from Charlie Bravo returned from visiting the Viknes production facilities on Askøy Is...
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Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues
During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Ze...
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