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Lifejackets save three after capsize beyond Kaipara Bar in three-metre swells
Three people survived a capsize in three-metre swells beyond the Kaipara Bar thanks to lifejackets and a brave Coastguard volunteer crew. Read the full story.
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Whitianga closes NZ offshore powerboat season after Fury II rescue and tight title finishes
Whitianga hosted the final round of the NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship, featuring a Fury II rescue, tight class finishes, and a 16-boat fleet at Buffalo Beach.
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NZ expedition superyacht The Beast sold for US$14.5m following Sir Michael Hill's death
Expedition superyacht The Beast, built in NZ and commissioned by the late Sir Michael Hill, has sold for US$14.5m. Learn about this remarkable 39.2m vessel.
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Nice Boating Tomorrow closes with electric and hybrid craft taking centre stage
Nice Boating Tomorrow 2025 wrapped up in France with electric, hybrid, and hydrogen boats taking centre stage. Here is what it means for the future of boating.
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Small boats set to challenge for top PIC Harbour Classic honours after years of dominance
Small boats have dominated PIC Harbour Classic handicap results for years. See which small designs and skippers are set to challenge for top honours in 2026.
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NZ offshore powerboat title decider heads to Whitianga on 21 March
The 2025/2026 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship heads to Whitianga on 21 March for a thrilling title decider across multiple classes. Racing starts 11am Saturday.
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Nut Case sweeps Geelong as Hornet Racing leads Supercat Extreme after Round 3
Nut Case sweeps Supersports 65 and Hornet Racing leads Supercat Extreme after Round 3 of the 2026 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships at Geelong.
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Elliott 7.9, 1050 and sport boat among 53 starters for 2026 PIC Harbour Classic
Elliott 7.9, 1050 and sport boat join 53 starters for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic in Auckland. Discover the fleet, mass start format and race details.
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Geelong Round 3 set to reshape tight Australian Offshore Superboat standings
Round 3 of the Australian Offshore Superboat Championships heads to Geelong with every class on a knife-edge. Find out what is at stake on Corio Bay.
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Riviera 4300 Sport Yacht reviewed: entertaining design meets coastal cruising range
The Riviera 4300 Sport Yacht blends stunning entertainer design with serious coastal cruising range. Read our full review and see why it impresses at the Auckland Boat Show.
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NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show sets full two-day programme for March 2026
The NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show returns 7-8 March 2026 with racing, classic craft displays, family activities, and a Saturday night social event at the Alpine Lodge.
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NZ Offshore Powerboat title race heads to Whitianga with five crews in overall contention
Five crews are in contention for the NZ Offshore Powerboat overall title as the championship heads to its season finale in Whitianga. Every point counts.
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