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Basalt and bio-resin: the bid to replace the hull that won’t die
A $1.9 million Australian research partnership is investigating whether basalt fibre and bio-resin could replace fibreglass a...
NZ Bait Masters: New competition targets anglers nationwide This King’s Birthday
King's Birthday weekend gets a new reason to hit the water this year.
NZ Bait Masters launches on 30–31 May 2026, and its ...
Shellfish limits and intertidal closures on the table for Auckland and Coromandel shores
Fisheries New Zealand has opened a consultation on recreational shellfish harvesting along the Auckland and Coromandel coastl...
True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story
While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of obtaining a suitable yacht and funding a voy...
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 ...
Tonight is your last chance to stop the Fisheries Amendment Bill
Kiwis are voting with their submissions, and they're furious.
The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail
The Pacific Rally 2026 is officially underway, with a fleet of nearly 190 vessels registered so far, and preparing to depart ...
The ParAble – sailing for all
A new class designed for disabled sailors, beginner sailors, and sailors with mobility challenges.
Under near-perfect cond...
Diva, the cutter yacht
Not so long ago, when most yachts were crafted from wood and not just cloned in fibreglass from a factory mould, a new boat w...
From working tug to award winner: Seawolf at the 21st World Superyacht Awards
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards, held on 2 May at the Arsenale di Venezia in Venice, is not a room that typic...
Waiheke Marina: where boating meets island living
A marina stay is about more than just a berth. At Waiheke Marina, the real magic often starts once you step ashore.
Winter i...
Kiwi joins all-female voyage to tackle plastics problem in the Pacific
Rāwinia Wikaira has seen the impact of ocean pollution first hand in the waters wher her tupuna (ancestors) would regularly c...
Fury unleashed
In the most exclusive segment of the yachting sector, there are two very distinct, but also complementary, trends: on the one...
The best sleeping pillows for your boat cabin
A comfortable berth is important, but the pillow you sleep on can be life changing. And on a boat, choosing the wrong one can...
Waiheke Island: boating made easy
Sometimes it's the small details that make the biggest difference, especially when it comes to boating. At Waiheke Marina, th...
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 a format built around ca...
Swim4TheOcean petition heads to Parliament
Jono Ridler and Live Ocean co-founder Blair Tuke will meet with cross-party MPs tomorrow, carrying 73,647 signatures and a cl...
Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a recreational craft overseas...
Ten gifts for the Mum who’d rather be on the water
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 10 May — a brief pause in a fast-moving year to recognise that someone in your life who rarely ...
Buying a boat with a Sale and Purchase Agreement in NZ
Whether you’re buying your first trailer boat or upgrading to a bigger launch, getting the paperwork right matters just as mu...
Kill the Amendment Bill
Shane Jones has ignited a storm at sea. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries has proposed the most sweeping changes to fishe...
Squadron sells its Kawau heartland
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is selling its Smelting House Bay property on Kawau, a holding that has been part of t...
Scanstrut wins Red Dot Award
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has been awarded a Red Dot Awa...
Feadship Project 826: A new direction in superyacht design
Dutch yard Feadship has launched Project 826, an 80-metre superyacht that makes a bold visual break from conventional superya...
Get more from your boat by balancing the load
Proper weight distribution is one of the most overlooked factors in powerboat performance, yet it influences everything from ...
Maritimo 75, standing apart in the global 70-foot market
Maritimo’s 75-foot M75 and S75 represent a distinctly Australian interpretation of how large luxury motor yachts should loo...
I swerve for seabirds
Seabirds are our friends, leading us to feeding fish, so let's afford them the care and respect they deserve.
I have alway...
Three Kings spearfishing trip: chasing kingfish at New Zealand’s edge
A raw look at a spearfishing mission to the Three Kings Islands and the platform aiming to tell more stories like it.
Mich...
Jaw-dropping superyacht concepts
Superyacht concepts have always been part fantasy, part forecast. The best ones appear on design boards...
Too close: What the law says about orca, and what it costs to get it wrong
After boats harassed orca in Raglan Harbour in March, DOC is asking for witnesses and reminding boaters of rules that carry s...
Code X reborn: Fabio Buzzi’s radical powerboat returns
A striking, angular powerboat that looks uncannily like a modern Tesla Cybertruck has resurfaced after more than two decades,...
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Live Ocean names new chief executive
Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new chief executive, bringing in a leader with roots in journalism,...
Coming home to a brand new boat: The story of Kōtare’s restoration
Recently a Rayglass client called Tim Tsoumas, head of our Premium Restoration Department, saying his 18 and 20 year-ol...
ILIAD Catamarans celebrates stunning collaboration with Baz Yacht Design
ILIAD Catamarans has unveiled imagery of the first ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid, featuring a striking bespoke interior design by ...
Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old lead-acid batteries.
I...
Soft furnishings, a key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors
At Maritimo, yacht design is an exercise in balance. Performance, engineering excellence, and structural integrity form the f...
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness.
Boasting significantly u...
Are self-driving boats the future of recreational boating?
If you’ve spent any time watching the self-driving car industry, you might have wondered when the same technology would turn ...
Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and plenty to explore ashore....
Maritimo Muster delivers a standout weekend at Man O’ War Bay
The Maritimo Muster at Waiheke Island delivered a weekend that perfectly captured everything boating should be – ...