Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Bluebridge and Interislander cancel Cook Strait sailings as severe southerly hits
Bluebridge and Interislander cancel Cook Strait sailings as a severe southerly brings heavy swells and strong winds. Disruptions may continue through Thursday.
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East Coast scallop fishery closed again from 1 September across Northland, Coromandel and Kaipara
MPI extends the East Coast scallop closure from 1 September covering Northland, Coromandel and Kaipara. No recreational or commercial harvesting allowed.
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France end SailGP win drought with Grand Final victory in Sassnitz
France ended their SailGP win drought with a Grand Final victory in Sassnitz. Relive the drama, race results, and what it means for the season standings.
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Emirates GBR hold on at the line to win chaotic Race 5 at Sassnitz
Emirates GBR held on at the line to claim a dramatic Race 5 victory at Sassnitz, with Rockwool Denmark second and Australia third in shifting, unpredictable conditions.
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Australia leads SailGP Sassnitz after Day One as USA and GBR collide
Australia tops the SailGP Sassnitz standings after Day One with 32 points. A USA and GBR collision, a world speed record, and four different race winners made for a dramatic day.
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New Zealand close Sassnitz Day 1 with Race 4 win as USA and GBR collide out
New Zealand closed Sassnitz Day 1 with a Race 4 win as USA and GBR collided out. Four races, four winners in one of SailGP's most dramatic days.
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Denmark sets 103 km/h SailGP speed record but Australia wins Race 3 in Sassnitz
Australia's Tom Slingsby won Race 3 in Sassnitz while Denmark shattered SailGP records at 103 km/h. New Zealand finished 10th in tough Baltic conditions.
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Emirates GBR dominates Race 2 in Sassnitz as Australia storms back from penalty
Emirates GBR dominated Race 2 at Sassnitz while Australia staged a stunning comeback from a penalty. Full race recap and standings inside.
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Germany wins first SailGP race on home water at Sassnitz
Germany claimed a stunning home victory at SailGP's first-ever German event in Sassnitz, overtaking Emirates GBR on the final upwind leg in front of a roaring crowd.
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Brazil F50 out of Germany SailGP after structural failure in practice
Brazil's F50 catamaran suffered a catastrophic structural failure in practice at Germany SailGP, ending their weekend before racing began. France also faces repairs.
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SailGP arrives in Germany with sold-out crowds and Burling chasing back-to-back wins
SailGP arrives in Sassnitz for Germany's first-ever event. With sold-out crowds and F50s nearing 100 km/h, Peter Burling and NZ aim to back up their Portsmouth win.
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Have your say on crayfish targets for Hauraki Gulf and Wellington fisheries by 8 September
Fisheries New Zealand seeks public feedback by 8 September on rock lobster biomass targets for the Hauraki Gulf and Wellington fisheries. Have your say now.
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