News Articles

Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend

Heavy rain that has soaked the east coast of the North Island is set to taper off today (Friday), paving the way for drier and sunnier conditions acro...

4 weeks ago

International News

Panama Canal in the spotlight: Trump’s bold remarks spark international debate

The Panama Canal, an 82-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has once again become the centre of geopolitical disc...

1 month ago

UK’s International Boatbuilding Training College closes: a loss to maritime heritage

The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC), a cornerstone of traditional maritime craftsmanship in Oulton Broad, Suffolk, has closed its d...

1 month ago

Boat Business

Its lovely to go to sea on a cruise – but where does the wonderful sea meet being in a big flo...

In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugural cruise ship. This vent...

1 month ago

Captain Jason Chambers’ ongoing battle with melanoma

As the Christmas season and hot summer months approach, many of us are looking forward to more time outdoors, soaking up the sun. However, this time o...

1 month ago

Kiwi boy Conrad Colman faces critical technical setback in Vendée Globe: Update 12:27pm Sunday NZ ti...

New Zealand sailor Conrad Colman, currently competing in the gruelling Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, is battling a severe technical crisis a...

2 months ago

News Articles

World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following ...

2 months ago

Tūtaia Launched: Waikato Regional Council’s New Vessel Ready For Action

Replacing An Old Workhorse: Farewell to Maroro For 17 years, Maroro has been the backbone of Waikato’s navigation aid servicing around the Co...

3 months ago

From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third consecutive win. This unpre...

3 months ago

Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance

But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have access to performance data...

3 months ago

Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup

Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge represented the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand whilst for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben ...

4 months ago

Environmental News (Sustainability in Boating)

Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For Anglers

Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Season One saw the duo embark on a mission to determine...

4 months ago

Boat World

Ocean Infinity Uncovers Mysterious WWII Ghost Ship

In an extraordinary blend of history and technology, marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has located the wreck of a long-lost World War II ship off...

4 months ago

Aerial view of container cargo ship in sea.

ICS Welcomes Environmental Progress, But Challenges Remain on Maritime Emissions Reduction

In an important step towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has acknowledged both the...

4 months ago

Boats for Sale

Exceptional Opportunity: As-new Haines Hunter SF635 for Sale from A Boating NZ Reader

Attention all boating enthusiasts! A rare opportunity has surfaced for those in the market for a top-tier vessel that’s brand new. A Haines Hunter SF...

4 months ago

Boat World

SailGP grandstand to transform Wynyard Point with thousands expected to snap up tickets for Aucklan...

From the shoreline to the skyline, the grandstand will temporarily transform the City of Sails into the City of SailGP, offering world-class race view...

4 months ago

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning

Weather Conditions in Auckland Auckland is currently experiencing strong southwest winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h (50 knots), making it ...

4 months ago

Youth America’s Cup Racing Kicks Off Tonight in Barcelona

The Youth America’s Cup is about to set sail in Barcelona, and New Zealanders are in for a treat as the action begins tonight, New Zealand time. This ...

4 months ago

Josh Hyde and Waitemata Racing win the New Zealand Youth Match Racing Championships

The best youth match racing teams in the country competed at the 2024 New Zealand Youth Match Racing Championship this weekend 14th-15th September at ...

4 months ago

Incidents at Sea

Somber Reading⏤Mid-Year Drowning Update 2024: Key Takeaways from Water Safety New Zealand

The latest drowning figures from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) offer both encouraging news and reasons for concern

4 months ago

News Articles

Marine Reserves Ranger Job in Coromandel: A Summer Opportunity for Students

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Marine Reserves Ranger position based in the stunning Te Whanganui-A-He...

4 months ago

Starlink has changed its plans so that boaties can now use it while on the move

Boating Clubs & Associations

Starlink To Increase Price Of ‘Starlink Roam’ package (the one that Boats use)

Starlink, the satellite Internet provider owned by SpaceX/Elon Musk, is increasing the functionality of the package available for Boats and RVs in New...

4 months ago

Māpua Boat Ramp Project Hits Rough Waters Amid Community Concerns

The ambitious Mapua Boat Ramp project, designed to enhance local maritime access and facilities, has encountered significant hurdles due to mounting c...

4 months ago

INEOS Britannia To Race Alinghi In Louis Vuitton Semi Final Phase

In a strategic and expected move, INEOS Britannia of Great Britain, who finished top of the table in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series Round Robin,...

4 months ago

Coastguard New Zealand Bar Safety Seminar Roadshow

Boating Safety Campaigns

New Zealand Coastguard: Nationwide Bar-Crossing Seminars Aim to Save Lives

Get Smart. Attend a Coastguard New Zealand's Bar Safety Roadshow, aimed to prevent further tragedies by educating the public through seminars.

4 months ago

View of Tauranga seaport from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Photo Credit: RF123

General Boating Safety

New Boating Rules in Bay of Plenty: Enhancing Safety on New Zealand Waters

Thursday 12 September, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council approved a set of new boating regulations designed to enhance water safety.

4 months ago

Marina of the year winners

Half Moon Bay Marina in Auckland has been named New Zealand’s Marina of the Year for 2024. The boatyard at Bay of Islands Marina was awarded Boatyard ...

4 months ago

Fullers electric hydrofoil ferry

Vessev, a global leader in sustainable marine technology, showcased its VS-9 electric hydrofoil, complete with cabin and interior, during the final ph...

4 months ago

Introduction To The Youth America’s Cup Regatta

Teams From 12 Countries In the 2024 Youth America's Cup twelve countries will participate, these include teams from Spain, The Netherlands, Canada, Ge...

5 months ago

Dingy found upturned at Bergman Point, Doubtless Bay

Northland Police are looking for the owner of this vessel after it was found capsized near Berghan Point, Doubtless Bay. Do you recognise this boa...

5 months ago

A helicopter briefly landed on the beached Manahau barge about 10.30am Monday. Photo: Raquel Joseph

Stranded Barge at Carters Beach Has Been Refloated

The MMA Vision from New Plymouth pulled her out to sea. The tug will tow the barge to Nelson, accompanied by a smaller tug, the Kurutai, from Napier. ...

5 months ago

Westport Mineral Sands Boss Breaks Silence

The statement said the Manahau was a “critical component” of efficient and sustainable sand shipping from Coast river ports to bulk export ships off t...

5 months ago

LVC Day 6

Race 5 : A Significant Race Defeat Suggests We Will Soon Be Saying Goodbye to Orient Express Team Ra...

On Thursday, 5 September, Emirates Team New Zealand faced off against Orient Express from France in what proved to be a decisive race. With Emirates T...

5 months ago

Beached Barge’s Niue flag a concern – O’Connor

The barge arrived in New Zealand in July. When it beached on Carters Beach on Sunday, questions emerged about why it was flagged in Niue, which has no...

5 months ago

A digger works around the stranded Westland Mineral Sands’ barge, Manahau, at low tide on Sunday afternoon. Photo Credit: Lee Scanlon / Westport News

Locals Flock To See Beached Barge in Westport

Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park co-owner Carl Alfeld was having a beer at Donaldo’s Café about 11pm when he noticed the barge was too close to shore...

5 months ago

Westport Barge Beaching – The Manahau: fit for purpose?

David Barnes, who was a Buller District Council (BDC) harbourmaster for a decade, told The News the Manahau was never fit to navigate the West Coast’s...

5 months ago

Barge questions unanswered

Maritime NZ, owners Westland Mineral Sands (WMS) and Buller District Council (BDC) are all tight-lipped about the events that led to it beaching in th...

5 months ago