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SnapCatch Classic brings AI-powered fishing competition to Kiwi anglers
A new nationwide fishing competition is putting modern technology in the hands of Kiwi anglers, with...
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The brands setting the pace through in this week’s awards bounty
Two of the world's most prestigious multihull awards have now delivered their 2026 verdicts, and wit...
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Aquila Catamarans takes two awards in one week
Aquila Catamarans has won two international awards in a single week, with its 50 Sail taking the Int...
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Yacht Style Awards 2026: the winners revealed
The 2026 Yacht Style Awards brought together around 300 guests from across Asia and beyond at the Co...
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Multihull of the Year 2026: the winners revealed
Multihulls World has announced the results of its 2026 Multihull of the Year awards, with readers an...
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Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay
Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hu...
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Purpose-built powerboat for maritime training
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT) is enhancing its maritime programme for 2026 with ...
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Caribbean 40 Flybridge: first look ahead of global debut at Sanctuary Cove
One of the most anticipated launches in Australian boating this year has a date, and new production ...
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Ferrari puts its colours on the water
Maranello has spent decades painting its cars in shades the world has learned to recognise at speed....
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Riviera unveils integrated solar breakthrough
A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners.
In a significant ...
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The flying boat is taking shape, and New Zealand has a front row seat
It is boat, hydrofoil, and aircraft all at once, and it could be coming to a coastline near you soon...
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Protecting your boat’s electronics from lightning: new technology worth knowing about
Lightning is one of the more sobering hazards for anyone spending time on the water. A direct strike...
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Now carbon fibre can look good and stay safe
Carbon fibre has become a popular choice on performance powerboats and foiling yachts, not just for ...
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Yacht Style Awards 2026: The nominees revealed
The provisional nominee list for the 2026 Yacht Style Awards has landed, and with more than 130 boat...
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Yamaha brings new products to Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
Yamaha will have a strong presence at this year's Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show (May 14-17), with...
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Personal locator beacons: the one device that removes the search from rescue
You’ll notice over the next few days that our offshore coverage ramps up. We’re following the eight ...
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Electric boating awards highlight real progress
The 2025–2026 Association Français pour Le Bateau Électrique (AFBE, French Association for Electric ...
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World Premiere – Riviera announces the exceptional new 6200 Sport Yacht
Two decades have passed since Australia’s Riviera announced the World Premiere of their innovative 3...
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Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range
The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts...
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Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings the style of private...
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Fountaine Pajot secures triple nomination at 2026 Boat of the Year Awards
Fountaine Pajot has achieved a significant milestone, with three of its latest sailing catamarans sh...
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World Superyacht Awards 2026: The industry’s ‘Oscars’ return to Venice
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards returns to Venice this May. The goal? To recognise t...
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Aquila launches largest model in its sport range
Aquila Catamarans launches the 45 Sport at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.
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Hook, line and sinker: The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show returns Auckland Showgrounds, 14–17 May
If it floats, powers, paddles or pulls up dinner, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is calling al...
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Mercury Marine’s Boost™ wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for advancing outboard engine performance
Mercury Marine recently won a 2026 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writ...
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Flite wins two prestigious iF Design Awards for FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE
Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the inte...
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SnapCatch Fishing Competition launches: Catch – Snap – Compete – Connect
A new nationwide fishing competition launched on 17 March — and it’s built for the future of fishing...
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Anura demonstrates scalable amphibious capability from S15 to S75 at Auckland Boat Show
Anura returned to the Auckland Boat Show this year with the most comprehensive display of amphibious...
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Elvene unveils high-performance solar electric boat AMY at Nice Boating Tomorrow
Finnish boatbuilder Elvene has unveiled its latest solar electric vessel, AMY, at Nice Boating Tomor...
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Latest Lowrance® Software release delivers key enhancements to all-in-one live sonar solution Eagle ...
Lowrance®, a world leader in fishing electronics, today announced a new software update for its Eagl...
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Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboard systems.
Two fi...
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2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival photo gallery
The 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival ran from 13 to 15 March, bringing life and energy to the city...
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Annual Maritimo Muster New Zealand and super successful Auckland Boat Show
There is a decided buzz around Maritimo in New Zealand, spurred on by a successful Auckland Boat Sho...
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Christchurch seafood processor fined over illegal mussel movement
Christchurch fish processor prosecuted after receiving mussels from a controlled disease zone withou...
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Extreme Boats unveils 746 Game King at Auckland Boat Show
Extreme Boats has introduced a new addition to its Game King range with the launch of the 746 Game K...
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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...
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Hydroplanes, clinker dinghies and a rare aluminium speed boat star at Lake Rotoiti
From hydroplanes to clinker dinghies, the 2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show delivered a weekend ...
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NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show results 2026 March 7-8
High temperatures, a steady breeze for the yachts and clear skies for the aircraft flyover made a pe...
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Strong buyer interest and 1,200 sea trials mark successful 25th Auckland Boat Show
Quality boats and innovations, serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland...
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Volvo Penta has announced the launch of its next-generation marine autopilot system. Fully integrated with its Electronic Vessel
Control (EVC) system and offering unique integration possibilities wit...
ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900, which was unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. Designed for larger commercial and recreational vessels measuring up to 150 fee...
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Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hub for Sealink ferries and boating
enthusiasts. Café Koko’s owners Kohei and Akane Yamashita bring g...
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a recreational craft overseas that your vessel must be registered and have an International Voyage Certi...
Latest from Innovations in Boat Design
Maranello has spent decades painting its cars in shades the world has learned to recognise at speed. Now, for the first time, that same colour language is going offshore. At Milan Design Week, Ferrari...
A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners.
In a significant step towards the future of luxury motor yacht design, Australia's luxury motor yacht builder Riviera...