Boat World
Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay
Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hub for Sealink ferries and...
Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a recreational craft overseas...
Building a legacy: The Jan Saull story
How did Jan Saull come to run one of New Zealand’s oldest boatbuilding companies, a thriving business with a team of 20 highl...
Sydney Hobart race turns 80
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrates its 80th edition in 2025, having grown from a casual cruise in 1945 into a glob...
70 Boats for 70th Zephyr Nationals
Over 70 keen sail sailors from Central Otago to the Far North are expected to compete in the Zephyr Nationals, to be hosted b...
Catalyst V2
The Catalyst V2 is based on the same proven hull design that makes the Catalyst such a standout, delivering an exceptional co...
Nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation?
A new DNV paper highlights renewed interest in nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation, despite no civilian commercia...
Riva Aquariva special
The Aquariva Special inherits the legacy of the legendary Aquarama, becoming the most storied model in the range with over 30...
Auckland Boat Show turns 25!
The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasing New Zealand’s marine in...
Sargo 45 Explorer
European Marine NZ, Australasian distributors of Finland’s renowned Sargo Boats, has landed the first Sargo 45 Explorer—flags...
Freedom Boat Club Makes Top Global Franchises List
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s...
Feisty Westland petrel defies the odds
Defying the odds in a country where 90% of seabirds face extinction, the resilient Westland petrel thrives in its colony near...
Palm Beach XI is here to hunt
A rebuilt Supermaxi lines up for the 80th Sydney Hobart with serious intent and a global campaign ahead
Palm Beach XI was ...
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Fishing is good for your health
A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can ...
Moana Auckland returns in 2026
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 March 2026. This ocean-ins...
Joky
Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design
a 10-metre plywood sailboat that would be ...
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 Zealanders to put water saf...
Another Mahurangi spill raises serious questions for Watercare
Second overflow in just over a month leaves harbour users frustrated and oyster farmers angry and financially exposed.
Black Foils fall short in Abu Dhabi Grand Final
The Black Foils have suffered defeat in a tensely contested Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final in Abu Dhabi.
NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
Wooden classics, lake racing, and heritage stories return to St Arnaud with Boating NZ once again supporting the Retro Boat o...
Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht revealed
The latest in Maritimo’s S-Series combines contemporary Australian design with the proven DNA of a true blue-water sports yac...
Fresh energy for Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026
For 186 years, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has defined the City of Sails’ relationship with its harbour. It’s a shar...
Lake Tarawera retro boats gathering set for another sell-out success
Lake Tarawera Retro Boats Gathering returns in November, a sell-out event celebrating classic craft, scenic cruising, and boa...
2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival brings the harbour to life
Whangārei’s Town Basin will come alive this October as the 2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival returns with classic boats, hands...
Dr Dave offshore medic course
Dr Dave (Dave Austen MD) is offering a two-day offshore medical course, November 15-16, at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckla...
Sea.AI protects whales
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration and maintaining marine ecos...
Russell Boating Club opposes fast-tracking marina proposal
Russell Boating Club members voted overwhelmingly at the AGM held on 15 June to oppose use of the Fast-track Approvals Act 20...
New rescue PWCs for Manukau
The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents in the Harbour. The agile PWCs can reach areas...
YYachts Y6: a pocket superyacht redefining owner-operated luxury
The YYachts Y6 redefines superyacht luxury for owner-handling. A 20-metre carbon-built cruiser offering comfort, privacy, and...
Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 745 Game King, has discove...
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup protocol reveals a groundbreaking new partnership for the...
Groundbreaking 38th America’s Cup Protocol unites all teams in equal partnership, transforming governance, inclusivity, and c...
Rayglass Legend 2700
Rayglass Boats debuted the Legend 2700 at the Hutchwilco Boat Show in May. This new vessel is an evolution of the company’s m...
Wild Thing 100 eyeing Ocean Race record
Wharington and crew will stay on in New Zealand for the 119nm PiC Coastal Classic...
Boatie discovers new caulerpa location
Before Auckland boat owner Ben Tothill set sail to the Bay of Islands this February, he made sure that he was armed with ever...
Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living
In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a lifestyle inspired by th...
HVO: New fuel for yachts
The yachting industry knows it is important to begin phasing out traditional fossil diesel fuel.
Starling chief measurer retires
Starling chief measurer Brian Peet’s family is synonymous with the Starling class.
Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these submarines can dive to depths of 300 meters.
Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish technology—to fix its overlo...