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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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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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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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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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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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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, af...

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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 o...

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Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality material...

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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...

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Sea.AI protects whales
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration an...

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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 Fa...

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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 a...

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DOC removes wilding pines
To protect the Auckland icons unique nature, 1012 wilding pines have been removed from Rangitoto Isl...

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New SEAKEEPER RIDE products
Seakeeper has announced the launch of five new Seakeeper Ride products, making complete underway sta...

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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...

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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously a...

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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 hi...

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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, wi...

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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 ...

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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today i...

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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 a...

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Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration
As of last month, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautica...

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EXCLUSIVE: Deep inside Bluebridge’s new engineering powerhouse
From MAN direct-drive to UV ballast treatment, this Italian-built ferry is a technical triumph on th...

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Moana rising: Matariki, waka and the ancient sea roads of the Pacific
As Matariki rises in the winter sky above Aotearoa, it signals more than the start of the Māori New ...

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Sailing into the digital future: World Sailing launches online learning platform
World Sailing has officially launched the World Sailing Academy, a purpose-built online learning pla...

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Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition
After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringW...

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Discovering the SS Nantes
Divers in the English Channel have finally put a name — and a tragic story — to a Cunard steamship l...

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Marine theft in New Zealand, the cost of vulnerability on the water
In Whangamata, under the cloak of darkness, a calculated theft took place. A 2024 Highfield tender a...

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The Volvo Open 70 L4, enters a new chapter
Some yachts are built for leisure. Others are built for speed. And then, there are the rare few like...

Thieves return in the dark of the night
Last week, we shared the heartbreaking story of a family whose brand-new Highfield tender and Yamaha...

Emergency towing in Cook Strait: ‘Work around the business case is ongoing’
Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local governmen...

How low can they go? Tender stolen from boat in the water at Whangamata
Earlier this week a family of four had their 2024 Highfield tender and Yamaha 15hp outboard stolen ...

Hutchwilco continues expansion
Hutchwilco’s growth continues with both new personal and high-profile product line coming into the m...

Scanstrut launches all-new website for 2025: A seamless digital experience for marine & RV cust...
Scanstrut, a global leader in marine and RV technology solutions, announces the launch of its comple...

Paul MacDonald’s innovative timepiece gift: A new era in yacht broking
In a market where luxury and innovation go hand in hand, Paul MacDonald is redefining the yacht buyi...

The wave, when it hit, must have been a monster; Nicky and Bob Parr tell us about their memorable en...
When rowing an ocean, precision in navigation is not an issue until you are closing-in on your desti...

Bob and Nicky Parr: New Zealand’s record-breaking ocean rowers in The World’s Toughest Row
On December 11 last year, 38 teams departed from the Canary Islands, embarking on a 3,000-mile odyss...

First world problems: Rapper’s yacht in flames on river outside Miami’s Booby Trap (risq...
A night of entertainment turned into chaos early Sunday morning as a luxury yacht rented by renowned...












