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Navy ship rescues injured solo skipper adrift off Cape Campbell after Cook Strait ordeal
A solo yachtsman was rescued by HMNZS Taupō after drifting injured off Cape Campbell following a dramatic overnight Cook Strait ordeal involving multiple agencies.
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Mariner 290 vs Cresta 900: two enduring family cruisers go head to head
We compare the Mariner 290 and Cresta 900 head to head. Two enduring family cruisers with big differences in design, build, and character. Which suits you best?
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Navy drone vessels Tahi and Rua patrol Northland coast for smuggling activity
The Royal New Zealand Navy and Customs have deployed autonomous vessels Tahi and Rua to patrol Northland waters for smuggling activity. Here is what we know.
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Maritimo launches Caribbean 40F and 27F flybridge cruisers at Sanctuary Cove boat show
Maritimo debuts the Caribbean 40F and 27F Flybridge Cruisers at Sanctuary Cove 2026, reviving an iconic offshore brand with modern build quality and design.
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Extreme Boats brings amphibious capability to its 8.1m Game King hull with 696 Xpedition
The Extreme Boats 696 Xpedition brings full amphibious capability to the award-winning 8.1m Game King hull, letting NZ boaties launch anywhere without a ramp.
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Personal tragedy inspired AquaGPS device that tracks boats 85nm offshore
Born from personal tragedy, the AquaGPS device tracks your boat up to 85 nautical miles offshore, recording position every 2 minutes when radio comms fail.
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Lloyd Stevenson's foil-assisted Django support vessel hits 52 knots on debut sea trials
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders launches a 50ft foil-assisted support vessel for the Django racing programme, clocking 52 knots on its first sea trials.
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Boat burns to waterline on Waitematā as sole occupant escapes on dinghy
A boat burned to the waterline on the Waitemata Harbour at 1am, but the sole occupant escaped safely on a dinghy. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Maeder and Nolot win Formula Kite world titles in gripping medal finals at Viana do Castelo
Lauriane Nolot and Maximilian Maeder claim Formula Kite world titles in thrilling medal finals off Viana do Castelo. Get the full race breakdown and results.
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$40 million fleet departs Gold Coast for Sanctuary Cove in 320m procession
A $40 million fleet of 12 Riviera yachts departed Gold Coast in a 320m procession for the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show opening Thursday.
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Emu Point jet ski explosion prompts police warning on ageing fuel lines
Police warn jet ski owners to inspect and replace ageing fuel lines after an explosion near Emu Point injured two people. Hidden deterioration can pose serious risks.
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Eight Salthouse boats for sale from $56k to $890k, spanning 40 years of NZ builds
Browse eight Salthouse-built vessels spanning 40 years of NZ boatbuilding. From a $56k KB760 to a $890k Cabriolet 49 power cat, find your match at Go Boating NZ.
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