Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Multi-agency search resumes for fisherman swept off rocks at Tapotupotu Bay
A multi-agency search is underway for a fisherman swept off rocks at Tapotupotu Bay near Cape Reinga. Crews searched through the night and resumed at dawn.
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Tutukaka boat ramp back to full capacity with new northern pontoon installed
The Tutukaka boat ramp is fully operational again after a new northern pontoon was installed, easing congestion for boaties heading to the Poor Knights Islands.
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One Ocean Protest challenges Jones over cameras, misinformation claims after Auckland convoy
One Ocean Protest fires back at Minister Shane Jones, demanding answers on onboard cameras, misinformation claims, and marlin bycatch rules after Auckland convoy.
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NZ Navy trainees build real seamanship skills through Cook Strait gales and Sea State 5
NZ Navy officer trainees faced 50-knot gusts and Sea State 5 swells during the Bravos sea phase aboard HMNZS Taupo. See how real conditions shape real seamanship.
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400-vehicle One Ocean flotilla jams Tamaki Drive in Hauraki Gulf fishing protest
400 vehicles hauling boats, jet skis, and kayaks jammed Tamaki Drive in a powerful call for fair fishing access across the Hauraki Gulf. See what happened.
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Artemis SailGP adds Swedish reserves Christensson and Fernstrom for 2026 campaign
Artemis SailGP has signed Hugo Christensson and Felicia Fernstrom as reserve athletes ahead of their first full 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship campaign.
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One Ocean convoy route mapped from Albany to Tamaki Drive for Saturday rally
The One Ocean convoy departs Albany at 8:30am Saturday, travelling via the Harbour Bridge to Tamaki Drive. Expect delays along the route Saturday morning.
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SailGP launches athlete transfer framework ahead of 2026 season
SailGP introduces a formal athlete transfer framework for 2026, bringing transparent rules, disclosed fees and loan arrangements to elite foiling competition.
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Heavy rain warnings cover upper North Island as rough seas persist on exposed coasts
Heavy rain warnings and strong winds are affecting northern New Zealand waters. Here is what boaties need to know about conditions across key harbours and coasts.
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Pataua South fisherman search scaled back after four days as police weigh options
Police scale back the search for a missing Pataua South fisherman after four days, while daily shoreline patrols continue. Call 111 if you spot anything unusual.
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Pirouelle and Chateau win Transat Cafe L'Or by just 7 minutes after 5,000 miles
Guillaume Pirouelle and Cedric Chateau claim a dramatic Transat Cafe L'Or victory, winning by just 7 minutes after nearly 5,000 nautical miles of racing.
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Navy joins hunt for second missing Pataua South fisherman as search intensifies
The Royal New Zealand Navy has joined a major search for a missing fisherman off Pataua South after a boat was found drifting with no one aboard.
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