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Kristen Kotuhi named NZDF Person of the Year and Navy Sailor of the Year for 2025
Acting Petty Officer Kristen Kotuhi has been named NZDF Person of the Year and Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor of the Year for 2025. Read her story.
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Crews from 30 superyachts meet NZ marine industry at Auckland season opener
Around 30 superyachts joined 50-plus NZ marine companies at Auckland's annual Superyacht Welcome Function, kicking off the summer cruising season in style.
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Former Aratere ferry stuck in NZ as India yet to approve its import for scrapping
The former Interislander ferry Aratere, now named Vega, remains in New Zealand as India's regulator has yet to approve its import for scrapping under the Basel Convention.
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Gitana 18 unveiled: new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild built for continuous oceanic flight
Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, has been unveiled in Lorient. Built for continuous oceanic flight, the trimaran features Y foils, U-shaped rudders, and a taller rig.
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Churchill Fellow sees electric and foiling craft reshaping SAR fleets within years
Churchill Fellow Mike Hammond says electric propulsion and foiling hulls will transform search and rescue fleets. Learn what this means for NZ and Australian waters.
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Auckland builder supplies tenders for two of the world's ten largest sailing yachts
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders in Auckland has supplied tenders for two of the world's ten largest sailing yachts, Sailing Yacht A and Sea Eagle II.
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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and tornado warnings sweep North Island on Wednesday
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and tornado risks sweep the North Island on Wednesday. See which regions are affected and what conditions to expect on the water.
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Research yacht Eugen Seibold documents Pacific upwelling failure linked to El Nino
The research yacht Eugen Seibold has documented a historic failure of the Gulf of Panama upwelling, offering vital data on El Nino and its impact on NZ conditions.
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Voodoo Yachts reveals 36m XF450 superyacht catamaran with Beach Club and foil tech
Voodoo Yachts reveals the 36m XF450 superyacht catamaran. Targeting 30 knots, featuring a full-beam Beach Club and foil tech proven on open ocean passages.
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Severe thunderstorm risk for Northland as busy week of fronts hits NZ waters
A busy week of lows and fronts hits New Zealand waters. Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland overnight. Regional forecasts for boaties from Bay of Islands to Christchurch.
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Whangārei man Jonathan Moon banned three years from fishing after misusing customary permits
Jonathan Moon has been banned for three years from fishing and issuing customary permits after a decade of operating outside his authorised rohe in Northland waters.
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Multi-agency search launched after unmanned kayak found drifting off Raumati Beach
A multi-agency search is underway after an unmanned kayak was found drifting 500m off Raumati Beach. Contact police on 105, event P064619223, if you have information.
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