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After 26 years on Cook Strait, Interislander ferry Aratere retires
After 26 years on Cook Strait, Interislander ferry Aratere retires. Built in Spain, lengthened in Singapore, she carried millions across the strait.
After 26 years on Cook Strait, Interislander ferry Aratere retires
After 26 years on Cook Strait, Interislander ferry Aratere retires. Built in Spain, lengthened in Singapore, she carried millions across the strait.
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Blue economy delivers high values for Australian boating
Australia’s new National Recreational Boating Statement forecasts 1M boats and $20B spend by 2030.
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DockPro wins sustainability award at Sydney Boat Show
Gold Coast innovators recognised for eco-friendly dry-docking solutions that reduce antifoul use and protect our oceans.
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YYachts Y6: a pocket superyacht redefining owner-operated luxury
The YYachts Y6 redefines superyacht luxury for owner-handling. A 20-metre carbon-built cruiser offering comfort, privacy, and performance.
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Race win puts Black Foils in the mix on record setting day
The first day of SailGP racing in Germany saw records tumble in front of a sold out crowd on the Baltic Coast in Sassnitz.
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Building the ultimate tender: Rayglass, Ancasta, and the Protector 380 Targa
When Europe’s biggest yacht brokerage teamed up with one of New Zealand’s best-known boatbuilders, the result was a standout superyacht tender unlike ...
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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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Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 745 Game King, has discovered a new nursery ground ...
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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 ...
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A new reference in custom aluminum sailing yachts
A new generation of blue-water cruisers – fully customisable
OGHAM Yachts introduces two production models designed for offshore sailing. These alumi...
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Fire risk on the rise: how battery systems are changing boat insurance
A spark that’s catching insurers’ attention
If you’ve added a lithium battery bank, e-foil, or even an e-bike to your boat in the past year, you’re p...
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Lowrance’s new Ghost X trolling motor takes stealth and control to the next level
Lowrance’s latest electric motor delivers more thrust, smarter positioning, and quieter operation for serious freshwater anglers.
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Sydney Boat Show 2025: A first day of success
From the moment the gates opened today, Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park has been buzzing. The halls and outdoor precinct were alive with the ...
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SAR4SAR – a new eye in the sky for search and rescue
New Zealand scientists are developing low-cost radar reflectors for space-based detection of small craft in distress, aiming to transform search and r...
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Mercury Racing updates the 300R and introduces the 300 ROS into the same race-ready league
Two V8s, one DNA – but very different personalities.
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Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, and keep sea pests off your gear.
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Aquila power catamarans to unveil four major debuts at 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival
Aquila will debut four power catamarans at Cannes 2025, blending luxury, performance, and CE-certified offshore, inshore, and coastal capability.
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Public hailed for quick action in Pine Harbour rescue — one day after Tamaki Drive tragedy
Police commend a public hero who saved a woman at Pine Harbour Marina, less than 24 hours after a Tamaki Drive tragedy.
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Hauraki Gulf, BOP and Wellington rock lobster consultation: what it means for boaties
The Government wants feedback on higher abundance targets for crayfish in the Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Wairarapa. Here is what is o...
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Raymarine links with Orca navigation app for real-time route sharing
Raymarine has announced a new integration between its Axiom chartplotters and the popular Orca navigation app, allowing boaters to send a planned rout...
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Man dies after falling overboard near Auckland’s Outboard Boating Club
A man has died after falling from a boat near the Outboard Boating Club area of Tāmaki Drive, Parnell, on Sunday afternoon
Diesel FuelBiocide
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Bauer Compressors
When it comes to reliable, high-quality dive compressors, Bauer is a name synonymous with performance and durability. Known for their engineering expertise and rigorous standards, Bauer, a German man...
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1977 Pelin Empress
Respite is a 7.2m Pelin Empress in top shape—refitted, low-hour engine, freshwater use only, and sold on trailer.
2012 Alloy Cat NZ Kingfisher 900
Alloy Cats designed a great fishing catamaran in their Kingfisher 9m. Good layout with plenty of storage and sleeping for four.