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Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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40hp shootout. Suzuki versus Mercury, two stroke vs four stroke outboard test
The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models. First introduced i...
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Yamaha adds wireless control to Helm Master EX in New Zealand
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has expanded its Helm Master EX system in New Zealand with the release of ...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab
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The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are i...
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Salvage operation begins to recover wrecked Black Cat tourist boat from Akaroa Harbour
A two-week salvage operation has begun to recover the wrecked Black Cat Cruises boat from Akaroa Har...
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Marcopolo Adventure Yachts debut MP10 and MP12 at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Marcopolo Adventure Yachts has completed its international debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, unveiling ...
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Update on Black Cat Cruises vessel incident, Akaroa Harbour
On Saturday 31 January 2026, a 17-metre Black Cat Cruises passenger catamaran grounded near the entr...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...
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Remigo launches award-winning RemigoOne Neo electric outboard
Remigo has officially launched the RemigoOne Neo, a new-generation electric outboard that has alread...
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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating
Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...
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Invictus TT460 advances Italian yacht design with substance and intent
Invictus Yacht has unveiled the TT460, a new flagship model that extends the brand’s design philosop...
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026: Classic blustery racing across the harbour
Blustery winds tested crews, thinned some fleets, and delivered memorable racing as Auckland Anniver...
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026: Seconds, not minutes, decide tightly fought Launches Division...
The Launches Division served up a classic handicap contest, with the final result decided by seconds...
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The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show makes its debut in 2026
The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show will launch for the first time from 27 February to 1 March 2026, deliv...
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Saudi Red Sea Authority launches unified digital guide for coastal tourism activities
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched the Introductory Guide to Coastal Tourism Activities, a fir...
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BOAT Design and Innovation Awards 2026 winners revealed
The Superyacht Design Festival ceremony in Kitzbuhel crowned the year’s standout yachts, from bold e...
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Riva Cento is born: the open yacht for collectors that celebrates the Riva legend from a contemporar...
Riva has unveiled Riva Cento, a strictly limited edition open yacht created for collectors and built...
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VanDutch 75 sets a new benchmark for open yacht design
Towards the end of 2025, VanDutch Yachts introduced the VanDutch 75, a flagship open yacht defined b...
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Firecrown reportedly shutters Yachts International and Anglers Journal
It seems that Firecrown Media may have shut down two long-running marine titles, Yachts Internationa...
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Four-year peace of mind as Quick Group unveiled extended Quick Gyro warranty at boot Düsseldorf 2026...
Quick Group has unveiled a new extended warranty programme for its Quick Gyro stabilis...
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Biological pumps reveal how zooplankton carry microplastics to the deep ocean
The ocean has its own internal conveyor belts, driven not by machines but by living organisms. New r...
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Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the smashed door when this ...
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Historic vessels confirmed as boat selection finalised for 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has completed its boat selection process for the 2026 event, confi...
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Hobsonville Marina completes major hardstand upgrade
Hobsonville Marina has completed a significant upgrade to its hardstand facilities, reinforcing its ...
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2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced at Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show
The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International have announced the w...
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European Powerboat of the Year 2026 winners announced at boot Düsseldorf
The winners of the European Powerboat of the Year 2026 awards have been officially announced during ...
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International Multihull Show 2026 highlights hybrid innovation and global shift in La Grande Motte
The French debut of New Zealand’s Earthling E 40 hybrid powercat will help set the tone for the Inte...
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Caribbean C40 takes shape ahead of SCIBS 2026 launch
Fresh production images of the Caribbean C40 have offered the clearest view yet of what the revived ...
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How Maritimo engineers vessels for true offshore mastery
For over two decades now, Maritimo has distinguished itself in the global boating market by adhering...
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Riviera earns highest national honour at Australian Training Awards
Riviera has been awarded the Gold Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award, the highest honour in i...
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Kiwi foiler Micah Wilkinson and his crossover from Nacra to E1 GP
As the 2026 E1 Grand Prix season gets underway, Kiwi Olympian Micah Wilkinson returns to the cockpit...
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One course, two yachts, shared DNA
The 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race again showed why it remains one of offshore sailing’s hardes...
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Absolute unveils Navetta 50 “Calypso”
Absolute Yachts has unveiled the new Navetta 50 Calypso, a compact yet highly capable motoryacht des...
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Auckland Boat Show 2026: 36° Brokers to showcase standout yacht
36° Brokers is gearing up for the Auckland Boat Show with a trio of exciting yachts that will appeal...
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Fliteboard RACE sets new benchmark for high speed eFoiling
Flite has lifted the lid on its most extreme eFoil yet, unveiling the Fliteboard RACE in collaborati...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Brown Mussel
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The Ministry for Primary Industries says that the green-lipped mussel is cultu...
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Oceanflo Desalination welcomes new partners to support next growth phase
New Zealand marine watermaker specialist Oceanflo Desalination has entered an exciting new phase of ...
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta showcases harbour-wide racing and working boat tradition
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta again lived up to its reputation as one of the most wide-rangin...
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Maritime Law: Cable Protection Zones and Marine Protected Areas
Recreational boaters regularly stray into marine restricted areas, for which the penalties can be ha...
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