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B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sailing navigation

Next-generation chartplotter delivers speed, precision, and smart sailing modes B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has introduced the Zeus® SR, a state-of-the-art chartpl...

B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sailing navigation

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Simrad NSS® 4 makes its global release at Miami, n...

A sleeker, faster, and smarter multifunction display for Kiwi boaties After its highly anticipated ...

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniv...

White Pointer

To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competitio...

Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest

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The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Ex...

November Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan

Schools of snapper have moved in from the deep into the Hauraki Gulf down onto the worm beds with a ...

A map of the 19 new marine protection areas. Image Department of Conservation

New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balanc...

The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana is one of New Zealand’s most important marine environments, rich in bi...

Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For ...

NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest Upclose to the Action

NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest: The Premier Catch...

On the 3rd and 4th of October 2024, the NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest will once again reel in angl...

Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix

The couple bought an old Sea Nymph trailer boat in 2014 to take them fishing and diving, selling it ...

Fishing smarter with lures

A typical day’s fishing can cost between $100–200 in bait – expensive when compared to a couple of $...

The Catch: Spare the rod

I have seen lots of rods broken in lots of different ways. The vast majority of breakages were preve...

Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to shark...

Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study ...

BOP: Remember the rules around the Motiti Protecti...

Under the new rules, no-one can take fish, shellfish, or plants from these areas. These rules apply ...

Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament

Riviera

The Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament is a no-kill, points-based measure and release/tag and r...

Fishing on tracks

French amphibious boat manufacturer Iguana Yachts’ X-Fisher is designed for fishing fans.

Lazy king-fishing

Late summer is a great time for kingfish, a species that seems to be making a comeback in my local ...

Gamefishing champ chooses Raymarine

Gamefishing champion Nathan Adams, an IGFA world record holder and multiple gamefishing Nationals’ ...

No ice, no fish

It seems odd to be reminiscing about spring now that summer in all its glory is here. But ...

Invasive species

Invasive species, both terrestrial and marine, are a fact of life in this interconnected modern worl...

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SUPPORT FOR WHITEBAIT CHANGES

Forest & Bird is heartened that 90% of respondents to a Department of Conservation survey suppor...

Winter’s sneaking up

On a morning in late April when I had hoped to be chasing anchovy workups, I was unable to find any....

Join the tag team

Once the exclusive preserve of those targetting larger gamefish, tagging is now being extended to N...

The right hook

Whether you are using bait or a lure, it’s the hooks that catch the fish. Despite their importance, ...

Seen the light

I’ve always been an advocate of using light tackle. Maybe it’s my background in fly-fishing and an ...

Spring at last!

It’s October, the second month of spring, with longer, warmer days and more sunshine, but water take...

Tailor your snapper attack

Being aware of the nature of the sea floor terrain – and adjusting your technique accordingly – can ...

Winter on hold

According to the calendar summer is well and truly over, but in fishing terms it’s still hanging in ...

PWCs are catching on

PWCs are more commonly called jet-skis in New Zealand. ‘Jet Ski’ was the brand name given to the o...

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The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans

The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of living and working on th...

New Boats International

Three more Rayglass Protectors for SailGP

The Role of Support Boats in SailGP Anyone who’s watched SailGP knows the adrenaline-fueled inten...

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Bringing back the old, Chris-Craft introduces new Catalina 31 at Palm Beach Boat Show

For nearly 150 years, Chris-Craft has navigated the shifting tides of the U.S. and global marine ind...

New Boats International Palm Beach International Boat Show

Fire crews battle blaze at boat manufacturer in Auckland last night

Fire crews from across Auckland have battled a blaze near a boat manufacturer in East Tāmaki overnig...

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SailGP race preview: Full crew lists for San Francisco revealed

Preparations are well underway for the fifth event of SailGP’s action-packed 2025 Season; the Oracle...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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Three more Rayglass Protectors for SailGP

Bringing back the old, Chris-Craft introduces new Catalina 31 at Palm Beach Boat Show

Fire crews battle blaze at boat manufacturer in Auckland last night

SailGP race preview: Full crew lists for San Francisco revealed