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Why this new research vessel is being built around drones, not divers
French design house, Thomas Tison, creates a research vessel built for underwater drones, not divers, backed by Mines Paris engineering.
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Sandspit Wharf head to be rebuilt after piles deteriorate faster than expected
Auckland Transport will rebuild the Sandspit Wharf head after piles deteriorated faster than expected. Work starts July 2025. Have your say on the new stair design.
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BookaBuoy relaunches as peer-to-peer platform for mooring and berth hire
BookaBuoy relaunches as NZ's peer-to-peer platform for mooring and berth hire. List your buoy or berth, manage bookings, and earn money from your mooring.
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Russian frigate fires warning shots at NZ couple's drifting yacht in Channel fog
A New Zealand couple in their 60s faced a terrifying encounter in the English Channel when a Russian naval frigate fired warning shots at their drifting yacht in foggy conditions.
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1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine
A well-maintained 1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel is listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine. Classic NZ design built for local conditions.
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Candela to supply electric hydrofoil ferries for Fiji's Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands
Fiji signs MoU with Candela for electric hydrofoil ferries linking Nadi/Denarau to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands from 2027.
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Power Equipment to distribute Tohatsu outboards across Oceania from July 2026
From July 2026, Power Equipment becomes the exclusive Tohatsu distributor for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, expanding into petrol outboards for the first time.
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Smuggler Marine unveils Stealth 800 Amphibious with Anura wheel system and up to 350hp
Smuggler Marine unveils the Stealth 800 Amphibious with Anura wheels and up to 350hp. Skip the boat ramp and explore NZ's coastline with ease.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine makes in-water debut at Venice boat show
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Edition made its in-water world debut at the 2026 Salone Nautico Venezia. Discover what sets this flagship model apart.
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HMNZS Te Mana and Aotearoa depart for Hawaii to join RIMPAC 2025
Two Royal New Zealand Navy ships depart Devonport for Hawaii to join RIMPAC 2025, the world's largest international maritime exercise, with 280 personnel aboard.
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Northland Police seek owner of unattended dinghy found at Hihi Beach
Northland Police are seeking the owner of a small blue dinghy found at Hihi Beach. If you have information, call Police quoting event P066683266.
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Tauranga Boat Sales returns as NZ agent for relaunched Caribbean boats range
Tauranga Boat Sales is the new NZ agent for the relaunched Caribbean boats range, now built by Maritimo. Enquire about the new 40F and 27F models today.
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