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Absolute Yachts wins top honour at boot Düsseldorf
Absolute Yachts has taken a major international win at boot Düsseldorf, with the Navet...
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Auckland Boat Show turns 25!
The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasin...
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Friday’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week forecast
The pattern is settled and readable
Our friends at PredictWind and their service have...
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US Sailing names finalists for 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
US Sailing has announced the finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awar...
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2026 Motor Boat Awards reveal the best motorboats of the year
The 2026 Motor Boat Awards were unveiled last night during a gala ceremony celebrating the standout ...
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Mobile emergency notification: Just arrived in Paihia
Weather conditions have intensified rapidly across the Northland coast this evening, with severe thu...
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What 83 feet means for Bluegame
The BGX83 is the point where Bluegame’s crossover thinking fully comes together, delivered in its la...
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Coastguard called after catamaran loses propulsion in Whitianga Harbour
Coastguard volunteers were called into action this afternoon after a 13 metre catamaran ran into tro...
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C-MAP updates New Zealand charts to include new Hauraki Gulf protection areas
Digital charting specialist C-MAP has rolled out an update to its New Zealand charts, adding the new...
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Latest MetService weather warnings and watches
This is the latest weather advice from MetService.
A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flo...
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Coromandel Peninsular weather situation
As the situation on the Coromandel Peninsula grows, we are tracking it live. Rather than many articl...
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‘They’re hungry’: Shark warning to Kiwis after spate of Australian attacks
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers are not immune to the risk of shark encounters when taking a dip i...
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Red rain warning issued for Coromandel Peninsula as severe weather sets in
People across the Coromandel Peninsula were shocked this morning by a direct Civil Defence alert as ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week weather report
Wednesday 21 January, 10:52am update from Ōpua
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European Yacht of the Year 2026 winners announced at boot Düsseldorf
The winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2026 awards were officially announced on Saturday 17 J...
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A fisherman’s yellow leggings helped save them after capsizing at Tolaga Bay
Yellow leggings and fuel tanks helped three cray fishermen who were in the water for about seven h...
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Yacht stranded on Coromandel beach after anchor failure
A yacht has been left stranded on the northern end of Simpsons Beach near Whitianga, on the Coromand...
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Aquila debuts its first sailing catamaran with the all new Aquila 50 Sail at Miami
Aquila is set to enter the sailing market for the first time with the world debut of the Aquila 50 S...
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Aquila debut new 45 Sport at Miami International Boat Show
Aquila Power Catamarans continues to build global momentum following a landmark showing at the 2025 ...
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long runnin...
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Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour
A warning has been issued after a sewage leak in Wellington.
Wellington Water said partially trea...
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Flite and Axopar reveal a boater focused eFoil board
A new Flite AIR variant aims to make eFoiling simpler, tougher, and more practical from an Axopar.
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Feisty Westland petrel defies the odds
Defying the odds in a country where 90% of seabirds face extinction, the resilient Westland petrel t...
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Grand Banks presents the custom-built GB54 EU Edition at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Grand Banks Yachts will present a custom-built Grand Banks 54 EU Edition at boot Düsseldorf from 17 ...
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Simrad at 80: eight decades of marine electronics innovation
In 2026, Simrad Marine Electronics marks 80 years since its origins in post war Norway, a milestone ...
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Marine weather warning: strong winds and rough seas around New Zealand
Warning for strong winds and heavy rain today.
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Three rescued after boat capsizes off Tolaga Bay
Three men were rescued off Tolaga Bay today after their boat overturned suddenly, leaving them in th...
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Saffier SE 28 Leopard
The world premiere of the Saffier SE 28 Leopard takes place at boot Düsseldorf this January, offerin...
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Saxdor 460 GTC set for global debut at boot Düsseldorf
After six months of controlled launch announcements, Saxdor 460 GTC is ready to step into the light....
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The 580 Regal, twenty years on
The 580 Regal first appeared on the New Zealand boating scene under the Sea Nymph name. By the early...
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Fire damages Haines Hunter Australia factory in Victoria
A fire at Haines Hunter Australia’s Derrimut factory caused disruption but no serious injuries. Most...
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Coastguard Bluff assists three men stranded on island near Bluff
Calm conditions turned rough, prompting an early call for help and a straightforward recovery.
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Coastguard Kaikōura rescues nine kayakers as conditions deteriorate
Rapidly changing weather off the Kaikōura coast triggers three simultaneous incidents and a coordina...
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Superyachts lost in massive Sydney harbour marina blaze
Sydney marina fire: what we know so far
In the early hours of this morning, Sydney boaties at The S...
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Prime Minister opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s new Wellington headquarters
Opening marks growth in New Zealand maritime intelligence capability
Prime Minister Christopher Lux...
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200 passengers stranded on Bluebridge ferry overnight
A problem with a Bluebridge ferry has left passengers stranded, with some spending the night berthed...
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AST adds 310 model and folding transom to carbon tender range
Kiwi boaties will already be familiar with AST and its lightweight carbon tenders, with the brand re...
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Sea Ray’s SLX 360 Outboard brings big-boat thinking to the day-boat space
Sea Ray has lifted the curtain on the SLX 360 Outboard, a new premium day boat that blends outboard ...
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Fisheries NZ investigating report of illegal fish dumping
The spearfisher who discovered a number of dead fish near Great Barrier Island says there needs to b...
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New Zealand marine innovators Vessev and Armstrong Foils exhibit at boot Düsseldorf
Two New Zealand foiling brands exhibit electric vessels and performance boards at the world’s larges...
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