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Earthquake trio hits north of Bay of Plenty
The eastern North Island has been jostled by a trio of earthquakes north of Bay of Plenty on Tuesday evening.
Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India
Indian crew members on board the ship Vega have raised concerns about when they can return home, as they wait for permission ...
The company behind your Mercury, your Simrad, your Rayglass, and your Fliteboard just posted a NZ$2....
There is a good chance that whatever you go boating on in New Zealand has a Brunswick Corporation label somewhere on it. The ...
Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.
But th...
Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge’s Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara at its Wellington berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings.
Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta
Finding replacement flights for a group of students whose ferry sailing was cancelled after they competed at the Maadi Rowing...
Bluebridge weekend Cook Strait sailings cancelled after technical fault
A technical fault has halted sailings on a Cook Strait ferry this weekend, disrupting travel between Wellington and Picton.
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Political Party warns of ‘perfect storm’ as ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight
The Green Party is warning that New Zealand is facing a "perfect storm" of transport disruption after the latest ferry breakd...
Interislander sailing cancelled after technical fault found
A single return sailing had to be cancelled on the Interislander's Kaiārahi ferry after an intermittent technical fault was d...
200 passengers stranded on Bluebridge ferry overnight
A problem with a Bluebridge ferry has left passengers stranded, with some spending the night berthed in Wellington harbour.
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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 for more than six hours ...
Superyacht crews welcomed to Auckland for annual industry gathering
Networking evening marks the start of New Zealand’s summer season.
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 and sold for scrap in Octob...
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...
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 the Strait.
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 Year.
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 platform designed to make sa...
Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition
After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringWithYamaha competition for...
Discovering the SS Nantes
Divers in the English Channel have finally put a name — and a tragic story — to a Cunard steamship lost at sea in 1888
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 L4 — a Volvo Open 70 tho...
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 15hp outboard were stole...
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 off the transom arch of t...
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 destination.
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 odyssey across the Atlantic as...
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 music producer and rap a...
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following a distress call regarding a jetski incident o...
Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend
Heavy rain that has soaked the east coast of the North Island is set to taper off today (Friday), paving the way for drier an...
Panama Canal in the spotlight: Trump’s bold remarks spark international debate
The Panama Canal, an 82-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has once again become the ce...
UK’s International Boatbuilding Training College closes: a loss to maritime heritage
The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC), a cornerstone of traditional maritime craftsmanship in Oulton Broad, ...
Its lovely to go to sea on a cruise – but where does the wonderful sea meet being in a big flo...
In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugur...
Captain Jason Chambers’ ongoing battle with melanoma
As the Christmas season and hot summer months approach, many of us are looking forward to more time outdoors, soaking up the ...
Kiwi boy Conrad Colman faces critical technical setback in Vendée Globe: Update 12:27pm Sunday NZ ti...
New Zealand sailor Conrad Colman, currently competing in the gruelling Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, is battling a ...
World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements o...
Tūtaia Launched: Waikato Regional Council’s New Vessel Ready For Action
Replacing An Old Workhorse: Farewell to Maroro
For 17 years, Maroro has been the backbone of Waikato’s navigation ai...
From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third co...
Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance
But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have a...
Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge represented the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand whilst for INEOS Britannia, the Chall...
Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For Anglers
Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Season One saw the duo embark ...
Ocean Infinity Uncovers Mysterious WWII Ghost Ship
In an extraordinary blend of history and technology, marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has located the wreck of a long-l...
ICS Welcomes Environmental Progress, But Challenges Remain on Maritime Emissions Reduction
In an important step towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) ...