Boating Lifestyle
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Kaitaia-raised Perth local wins $30,000 Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with half a pilchard
Perth-based Kaitaia local Harley Ra won the $30,000 top prize at the Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with a 7.665kg snapper caught on half a pilchard.
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Garmin GT360UHD and Spy Pole bring independent 360 sonar control to anglers
Garmin launches the GT360UHD transducer and Spy Pole, giving anglers independent 360-degree sonar control with LiveScope, SpyLock, and wireless options.
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SA sailor Dan Turner completes solo circumnavigation in driveway-built boat
South Australian sailor Dan Turner sailed 28,000 nautical miles solo around the globe in a boat he built in his own driveway. Read his incredible story.
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Have your say on proposed two-year shellfish closure near Moeraki Boulders
Fisheries NZ is consulting on a two-year shellfish harvesting closure near Moeraki. Have your say before 20 April 2026. Learn what the proposal means for you.
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Parlay Revival's Colin MacRae faces months of recovery after Achilles rupture in Thailand
Kiwi sailor and YouTube creator Colin MacRae faces months of recovery after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Thailand while Parlay Revival sits hauled out.
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National pledges to ban ring-net fishing in Hauraki Gulf HPAs if re-elected
National says it will ban ring-net fishing in Hauraki Gulf high protection areas if re-elected, reversing a controversial amendment that granted commercial operators access.
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From first regatta to core crew: how Catalina Leiva found her place on classic yacht Rawene
Catalina Leiva had never sailed before joining classic yacht Rawene. Four years on, she is core crew and racing Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Her story shows how to get started.
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Beneteau First 30 turns 50: how three generations redefined a performance icon
From IOR roots to planing performance, discover how three generations of the Beneteau First 30 redefined what a production racer could be over 50 years.
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Maritimo M50 crew takes six-day coastal adventure from Gold Coast to Hamilton Island
A Maritimo M50 crew turned a 550nm coastal run into a six-day adventure, stopping at Fitzroy Reef, Pearl Bay and Scawfell Island. Watch the full three-part video series.
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Snapper spread thin across inner gulf as post-spawn season shifts tactics
Snapper are spread thin across the inner gulf after spawning. Learn the anchoring, burley, and bait tactics that are putting fish on board right now.
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Why Leopard Catamarans keeps topping the list for first-time yacht buyers in 2026
Discover why Leopard Catamarans tops the list for first-time yacht buyers in 2026, offering confidence, comfort, and award-winning design on the water.
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Garmin launches rugged JL Audio AP amplifier range for boats and off-road use
Garmin's new JL Audio AP Amplifier range offers Class D power, IP67 protection, and up to 600W RMS for boats, off-road vehicles, and power sports.
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