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B&G Zeus SRX chartplotter: a new flagship screen for serious sailing
B&G’s newest chartplotter pairs a large format screen with the NEON operating system, and it wil...
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Simrad NSO 4 lands in New Zealand
Simrad turns 80 this year. Instead of looking back, it has pushed forward with a new f...
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Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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Yamaha adds wireless control to Helm Master EX in New Zealand
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has expanded its Helm Master EX system in New Zealand with the release of ...
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Barletta brings Seakeeper Ride stabilisation to pontoon boats
Barletta’s decision to introduce Seakeeper Ride to the pontoon market marks a genuine shift in how t...
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Remigo launches award-winning RemigoOne Neo electric outboard
Remigo has officially launched the RemigoOne Neo, a new-generation electric outboard that has alread...
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Four-year peace of mind as Quick Group unveiled extended Quick Gyro warranty at boot Düsseldorf 2026...
Quick Group has unveiled a new extended warranty programme for its Quick Gyro stabilis...
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B&G expands the Nemesis lineup with new 7 inch sailing display
B&G, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has expanded its award winning Nemesi...
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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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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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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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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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Electric outboard motor gains real muscle with ePropulsion Spirit 2
More power, more range and smarter features see the Spirit range step beyond harbour duty and into g...
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Tectrax announces the Boat-Launcher’s new wireless joystick controller
A new wireless joystick brings intuitive control to TecTrax’s amphibious Boat-Launcher.
Just before...
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Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country
A heavy rain warning is currently in place for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti and Coromandel, and for Hawke's B...
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Gordon Walker resigns as Canoe Racing NZ head coach
Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand's most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Ra...
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CTEK NXT Series battery chargers arrive in New Zealand
Two practical chargers for boat owners who want straightforward battery care that suits real boating...
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Police abandon man’s yacht – and home – at sea after call for help
A man who had allegedly just been stabbed lost his yacht - also his home - after he called police an...
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Raymarine launches Pathfinder commercial radar
A solid-state X-band radar aimed at reducing maintenance and simplifying commercial installations
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KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem
KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board...
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SeaRebbel MobilePilot arrives in New Zealand
A plug and play helm mounted autopilot lands on Kiwi shores, offering a new way to steer small boats...
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Pepe Stream Bridge Tairua: a long-awaited upgrade for a busy Coromandel crossing
A modern two lane bridge, safer access, and new shared paths will reshape one of SH25’s most importa...
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Weekend marine weather outlook for New Zealand
Understanding the pattern
The main weather pattern this weekend is a contrast between calm northern...
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Superyacht crews welcomed to Auckland for annual industry gathering
Networking evening marks the start of New Zealand’s summer season.
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Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?
Former Interislander ferry Aratere is still in New Zealand waters despite being retired in August an...
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Scanstrut Connect keeps things clean and simple on board
Most of us don’t need bells and whistles on the boat. We want gear that works, doesn’t corrode after...
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PredictRain: precise AI powered rain forecasting for life on the water
PredictWind has launched PredictRain, a dedicated weather app that focuses on one of the biggest var...
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Weather report for kiwi boaties
Issued Monday 1 December
A complex and very active weather pattern is setting up across New Zealand...
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New Zealand’s biggest navy ship made transit through sensitive Taiwan Strait this month
New Zealand's biggest navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa has made a trip through the sensitive Taiwan Strait...
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AutoTrack™ Expands Across the Simrad® Radar Range
Smarter awareness, broader reach for more boaters.
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Watch out boaties! Marine conditions first: Heavy rain warnings expand across northern regions
Boaties face a challenging 24 hours as a humid northeasterly flow and a slow moving front bring rain...
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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...
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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 h...
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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 bioluminescenc...
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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 cou...
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