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Last night a stunning aurora lights up southern skies
An aurora lit up skies at the southern end of the country overnight.
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New global weather models raise the bar for marine forecasting
With the launch of the PredictWind PWAi, AIFS and ICON models, New Zealand boaters get sharper tools for planning and safety.
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Dometic’s CFO departs after steering a strong recovery
After helping deliver improved margins and stabilising Marine sales, CFO Stefan Fristedt announces his departure from Dometic, marking the end of a hi...
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Auckland’s bioluminescence at Stanmore Bay described as ‘unforgettable’
People have been flocking to Auckland's Stanmore Bay to catch a glimpse of an unusual bioluminescence display.
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McLaren Performance M300: Honda’s 300-horsepower breakthrough
The McLaren Performance M300 marks a rare crossover between automotive engineering and marine power.
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Summer weather: Warm, humid days, with chance of heavy rain
Warm, humid weather is on the way for early summer, with a chance of heavy rain for parts of the country.
In its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook, E...
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RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
The South Pacific cyclone season officially starts today, 1 November and will run through to April 2026.
Meteorologists are predicting five to nine...
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Our Changing World: SAR4SaR – The folding, floating search and rescue device
Imagine you're on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work.
Maybe you've got a personal locator beacon, b...
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Altex Multipurpose Primer / Undercoat
Altex Yacht & Boat Paint introduces the Altex Multipurpose Primer / Undercoat, a versatile single-pack primer and undercoat that simplifies marine...
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‘We are not invincible’: Warning after fisher drowns while not wearing lifejacket
A coroner is urging people to wear lifejackets and bring waterproof devices after releasing findings into the death of a 51-year-old man in an East Au...
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Propspeed® enters expanded markets with debut of new Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System
Propspeed debuts Foulfree Multi-Surface System, a foul-release coating for diverse marine applications.
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Simrad Marine electronics unveils Simrad® AutoCaptain™
Simrad AutoCaptain redefines autonomy with true hands-free docking and seamless Mercury Marine integration.
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Northport granted consent for major expansion by Environment Court
Northland's port company has been granted consent for a major expansion by the Environment Court, after the company committed to new conditions to mit...
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Missing diver likely drowned while freediving alone, coroner rules
A missing diver whose shin bone was found earlier this year most likely drowned as a result of a mishap while freediving alone the coroner has ruled.
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New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling of its all-new Verado 425hp and enhanced Verado 350...
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Cruisers notes: Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in waters about 100km from Cebu City in the Philippines late on Tuesday (local time), the United States Geologic...
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Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality materials and components, has unveiled the new F48, expand...
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Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
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Temo 1000: portable power for dinghies and small yachts
The Temo 1000 delivers 3hp-equivalent thrust in a compact, portable electric outboard, ideal for dinghies and yachts up to 8m.
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Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel: The ultimate saltwater jigging companion for Kiwi anglers
The Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel delivers power, precision, and durability for serious saltwater anglers targeting big fish.
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Raymarine and Suzuki team up for a smarter helm
Suzuki outboard owners can now see real-time engine data directly on Raymarine Axiom displays — making boating safer, simpler, and a whole lot tidier....
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Commercial fisherman caught trawling through protected marine reserve
A commercial fisherman caught out trawling an isolated marine reserve at the top of the South Island, and not submitting catch reports on time, has be...
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Honda V6 outboard engines unveiled at Cannes
Honda Marine Europe lifts the covers on new 4-cylinder and V6 models at the Cannes Yachting Festival, pairing fresh tech with a clean, modern look.
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Tom Ritchie named Advance Trident sales and marketing manager
Advance Trident has appointed Tom Ritchie as its new sales and marketing manager. Ritchie returns from three years in London with fresh perspective an...
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Sea.AI protects whales
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration and maintaining marine ecosystems. Yet, these gentle...
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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 2024 to approve the propose...
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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 impossible for larger re...
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DOC removes wilding pines
To protect the Auckland icons unique nature, 1012 wilding pines have been removed from Rangitoto Island in a five-week ground control operation.
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New SEAKEEPER RIDE products
Seakeeper has announced the launch of five new Seakeeper Ride products, making complete underway stabilisation available for boats 43 to 55 feet (13.1...
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Radio over IP upgrade for Nelson Coastguard
Coastguard Nelson has upgraded to a digital Tait DMR T3 network, also upgrading their dispatch to an Omnicore Express Radio Dispatch Console.
The upg...
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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously an 18kW electric jet drive offering is now a powerf...
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Mercury’s V10 power play: new 425hp Verado and faster 350hp Verado
Mercury Racing’s new V10 Verado 350 and 400 combine smooth refinement, powerful performance, and advanced control for offshore boating adventures.
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Rayglass ‘R Edition’ Protector Range
Rayglass Boats has unveiled the all-new Protector R Edition range, a bold evolution of its iconic high-performance RIBs. These exclusive models are en...
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Ben Vickery from Marine Decking Solutions
Marine Decking Solutions founder Ben Vickery has been in the boat-building industry for 18 years, with seven of those years specialising in installing...
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Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships
Stabicraft Marine’s Sean McColl recently celebrated 30 years of service with the Invercargill-based aluminium boat builder.
Stabicraft is New Zealand...
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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Au...
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Kiwi firm Fischer Panda generators enters the Australian market
Enertec Marine, the long-time New Zealand distributor of German-made Fischer Panda generators, has announced its entry to the Australian market with t...
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Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration
As of last month, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautical Equipment bow thrusters and ready for customer u...
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Furano’s CSH10 Omni Sonar – compact powerhouse for sport fishing
Furuno’s latest full-circle sonar delivers sharper imaging, longer reach, and rock-steady performance at sea.
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Attitude is everything: The John Morrison story
Sailor and entrepreneur John Morrison’s story is a real rags-to-riches one. Growing up in Lyttelton in the 1960s, he built a keeler and, aged 22, set ...
OpenOcean Watermakers
Open Ocean Watermakers has been manufacturing watermakers in the beautiful Bay of Islands of New Zealand since 2001.Terry Forsbrey is the owner of Open Ocean. He and his wife Ariel lived a...
Hydraulic Steering
So-Pac Marine has over 30 years of experience as both importer and distributor of equipment for pleasure and commercial craft.
Our plastic access hatches are widely used in NZ, Australia and the USA. Sales in these markets jump each year and we continue to look for new export markets. Take a look at our new 4000 series hatches, which we claim to be virtually waterproof, now with CE approval.
We import some of the best known brands from the US, Europe and Australia, and have long establish...
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