Blast at Tauranga Marina injures one person
An explosion at Tauranga Marina this afternoon left one person injured. Emergency services responded to the blast, reported at 1:35pm. Details are emerging.
Boating News 6 months ago
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Vessev VS-9 electric hydrofoils to launch premium Swan River charters from 2027
Vessev partners with ENAUTIC Group to launch VS-9 electric hydrofoiling charters on Perth's Swan River from 2027, starting with premium tourism experiences.
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Lagoon 47 catamaran to debut at Cannes 2026 with hemp fibres and bio-sourced build
The new Lagoon 47 catamaran blends bluewater performance with hemp fibres and bio-sourced construction. See what to expect at its Cannes 2026 debut.
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Ikana New Zealand fined $20,000 for receiving 239 tonnes of mussels from restricted zone
Ikana New Zealand fined $20,000 after receiving 239 tonnes of green lipped mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone without the required permits.
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Yachting NZ opens expressions of interest for membership and affiliation fee review
Yachting New Zealand is reviewing its membership model and club affiliation fees. Expressions of interest for the advisory group close 25 March 2026.
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Maxi Edmond de Rothschild completes promising first sea trials off Lorient
The 32-metre Gitana 18 completed her first sea trials off Lorient on 10 March, with skipper Charles Caudrelier reporting a very promising start for the innovative new maxi trimaran.
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Extreme Boats debuts redesigned 746 Game King with new hull at Auckland Boat Show
Extreme Boats unveiled the all-new 746 Game King at the Auckland Boat Show, featuring a redesigned hull, 24-degree deadrise, and offshore-ready performance in a trailerable package.
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Cook Strait chaos as two ferries fail at once, stranding hundreds and sparking political row
Two Cook Strait ferries broke down at once, stranding hundreds of passengers and sparking a political row over New Zealand's ageing interisland ferry fleet.
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JD.com billionaire backs US$700m venture targeting mass-market yachts at NZ$24,000
Richard Liu of JD.com is investing US$700m to build entry-level yachts from NZ$24,000, aiming to make boat ownership as common as car ownership.
Boating News 6 months ago
Five Absolute models make Florida debut at Palm Beach boat show
Five Absolute models made their Florida debut at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, including the Navetta 70 and award-winning Navetta 62.
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Auckland marine tech firm ENL prepares to mark 80 years of innovation in 2026
Auckland's Electronic Navigation Ltd is celebrating 80 years in marine electronics, from radio direction finders to WASSP multibeam sonar sold in over 40 countries.
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Auckland Boat Show draws commercial sector as NZ boatbuilding exports surge
The Auckland Boat Show drew 12,000 visitors as NZ's commercial boatbuilding sector surges. Discover why global operators are choosing New Zealand-built vessels.
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