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Wanaka man survives hour in 10-degree water after Coastguard volunteers pull him from lake
Coastguard volunteers saved a Wanaka man after he spent nearly an hour in 10-degree lake water. A vital reminder to always wear a lifejacket and check forecasts.
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Storm threatens flooding and road closures from Fiordland to Northland over King's Birthday weekend
A powerful storm threatens flooding and road closures from Fiordland to Northland over King's Birthday weekend. Check warnings before heading out on the water.
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World Sailing opens 10 places in 2026 Performance Coach Scholarship
World Sailing has opened applications for its 2026 Performance Coach Scholarship, offering just 10 places. Closing 25 June. Apply through your National Olympic Committee now.
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Palm Beach GT50 RS pairs quad Mercury 500R outboards with 2000hp and luxury finish
The Palm Beach GT50 RS pairs quad Mercury Racing 500R outboards with 2000hp and 50-knot speed, wrapped in luxury. See why this 56ft cruiser is redefining premium boating.
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Three Cavalier 39 Mark II bluewater yachts listed for sale in New Zealand from $59,990
Three Cavalier 39 Mark II bluewater yachts listed for sale in New Zealand from $59,990. Compare specs, features, and histories to find your ideal offshore cruiser.
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Lurssen delivers 114m superyacht Nausicaä with Marc Newson design intact after six years
Lurssen has delivered the 114m superyacht Nausicaa, featuring Marc Newson's design, a glass Skydome, dry dock tender bay, and methanol fuel cell technology.
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Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52 puts residential living at the heart of a 52ft cruiser
The Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52 redefines life afloat with residential interiors, a beach club cockpit, and bespoke craftsmanship across every deck.
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WWII patrol launch Kuparu adrift in Tasman Sea after crew rescued off Ninety Mile Beach
Historic WWII patrol launch Kuparu was abandoned in the Tasman Sea after her crew were rescued off Ninety Mile Beach. The vessel's fate remains uncertain.
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Whakatane Rescue II pulls six survivors from rocks after bar capsize
Coastguard Whakatane rescued six people from rocks after their vessel capsized on the bar. A quick public alert and 15-minute response made all the difference.
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Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht breaks cover at Sanctuary Cove with clean-sheet design
The all-new Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht debuts at Sanctuary Cove with a clean-sheet design, twin 800hp Volvos, and luxury that suits NZ coastal cruising.
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Viola completes launch as second DEMEY 60 heads for Auckland after Tauranga sea trials
The second DEMEY 60, Viola, has launched from Nic de Mey Yachts in Tauranga and begins sea trials before heading to her permanent berth in Auckland.
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World Sailing's Steering the Course festival announces two windows for 2026 return
World Sailing's Steering the Course women's sailing festival returns in 2026 with two windows in May and October, promoting inclusion across the globe.
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