New Zealand News
Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point
A jet ski near the Motuihe Channel exploded on Saturday, with smoke and flames seen in the area.
How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as ‘mum’ to Far North boaties
For the past 20 years Annette Hall has been like a mother to the boaties of the Far North.
NZ Marine names new executive director
Former Coastguard New Zealand CEO Callum Gillespie has taken the helm at the New Zealand Marine Industry Association (NZ Mari...
Elliott 12m – efficiency by design
Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power and sail.
As fuel costs rise, interest has gr...
Yachting New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand announce pilot programme partnership
Yachting New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have today announced a 12-month pilot programme, marking a first-of-its-kind...
Three dead after Marine Rescue vessel capsizes at Ballina (NSW, Australia)
"Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW."
That was the statement posted to the Marine Resc...
Three men lucky to be alive after midnight fishing trip ends in disaster
A recent search and rescue training exercise simulated almost exactly the scenario crews would face for real early this morni...
Yachting New Zealand welcomes three new board members
Yachting New Zealand has appointed three new directors following the retirement of Murray Brown, John Butcher and Jenna Hanse...
The wall at the end of the ride
At 1647 on 25 February 2025, Discovery 2 departed Deep Creek with 11 passengers on board for what the operator's website desc...
Bar Crusher co-founder Peter Cleland awarded BIAV Life Membership
Peter Cleland has been awarded Life Membership of the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV), with the honour presen...
Key promotion at Lusty & Blundell’s Whangarei branch
Due to increase demand, Cayla Moulpied, formerly Lusty & Blundell’s Auckland showroom manager, has been promoted to Inter...
Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry
A person has been rescued, after falling overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait.
StraitNZ Bluebridge spokesperson...
Life jacket saves kayaker after two hours in Waitematā Harbour
A man is alive today after spending more than two hours in the cold waters of Waitematā Harbour on Anzac Day morning. His l...
The Nautical Group completes sale of Azimut Grande 27 Metre
New Zealand-based brokerage represents buyer in acquisition of 2020 Azimut Grande 27M, with the yacht set for private cruisin...
New Marine National Manager at Yamaha
Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd has appointed Ramon Surrey as its new National Marine Manager.
Surrey brings extensive indust...
Common causes of boating accidents in New Zealand
On average, 17 people lose their lives in recreational boating incidents in New Zealand each year. The vast majority of those...
Meet the man in charge of selling Protector in Europe
Protector Boats proudly builds all its boats in New Zealand, but it’s a truly international brand. You’re just as likely to s...
Kayakers rescued from rough waters off Auckland beach
Two people have been rescued from rough waters, clinging to their kayak 5.7 kilometres off Stanmore Bay Beach.Maritime polic...
Gone on the Reef
The Fiji Princess ended her days the way sailors have always feared, hard on the coral, taking water, in the dark.
It happen...
Cyclone Vaianu: coastal communities brace as red warnings spread across the North Island
State of Emergency declared
A State of Emergency has been declared across the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Gro...
Personal locator beacons: the one device that removes the search from rescue
You’ll notice over the next few days that our offshore coverage ramps up. We’re following the eight boat fleet in the Three K...
Live Ocean names new chief executive
Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new chief executive, bringing in a leader with roots in journalism,...
Tropical Cyclone forms in the Solomon sea
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service said a tropical cyclone warning is now current for the country.
It said at 11pm...
Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts
A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats.
On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat enthusiasts flocked to Pete...
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...
More power. More choice. More capability: Anura expands amphibious system portfolio
Anura™ has announced a significant expansion of its amphibious system portfolio, launching three new High Power (HP) systems ...
Mercury Marine announces Enrique Bolanos as new GM for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia
Mercury Marine a leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced several ...
Brad Zoelle named president of Boston Whaler aligning the brand for next phase of growth
Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the appointment of Brad Zoelle as Presi...
Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally returns for ANZAC weekend adventure
A relaxed coastal run or a competitive race north, one of the Bay’s favourite ANZAC weekend events returns.
The Bay of Isl...
Weather Thursday 26/03 AM: Severe weather warning for boaties across New Zealand
Heavy rain, gale-force winds, and dangerous swell conditions set to impact the entire country today
Anura demonstrates scalable amphibious capability from S15 to S75 at Auckland Boat Show
Anura returned to the Auckland Boat Show this year with the most comprehensive display of amphibious systems to date, spannin...
Red warning as 320mm of rain looks set to hit North Island
Up to 320mm of rain could fall in Northland in 48 hours from 4pm this afternoon, MetService is warning.
Aquila 50 Sail arrives in New Zealand with new dealer network
Aquila 50 Sail expands into New Zealand with new dealer support and growing sailing catamaran range.
Following...
Kaipara bar capsize highlights lifejackets, luck, and the value of Coastguard volunteers
Three boaties are alive today following a capsize outside the Kaipara Bar, in an incident that underscores both the life-savi...
Vessev the kiwi Electric Hydrofoiling technology company is headed to Australia
Electric VS–9 fleet headed for Western Australia, targeting a river long held back by speed and wake limits
Grand Banks celebrates 70 years of pioneering long-range cruising yachts
Honoring seven decades of craftsmanship and heritage that have shaped modern passage making at speed.
Grand Banks Yachts i...
Century Batteries extends Coastguard partnership as rescue demand rises
Century Batteries continues its support of Coastguard Tautiaki Moana as volunteer crews face growing demand across New Zealan...
Yachting New Zealand launches review of membership model and club affiliation fees
National sailing body begins membership review
Yachting New Zealand has begun a review of its national membership model and ...
Palm Beach Motor Yachts confirms three year partnership with Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Yout...
Legendary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race winning skipper and champion sailor Mark Richards, and the company he founded in 199...
Eight decades of innovation – Electronic Navigation Ltd celebrates eighty
New Zealand’s leading marine electronics distributor and manufacturer, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), will mark an extraord...