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Six face prosecution after two paua poaching busts in Taranaki closure zone
Two groups caught illegally harvesting paua in the Western Taranaki closure zone face prosecution. Learn what the closure means and how to report poaching.
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Finland's Sargo 45 Explorer flagship lands in New Zealand ahead of December sea trials
Finland's Sargo 45 Explorer flagship has landed in New Zealand. Sea trials begin December. Discover this offshore pilothouse cruiser built for Kiwi conditions.
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Rayglass brings 380 Wide Body Protector lamination in-house at Takanini
Rayglass Boats has completed its first in-house lamination of the 380 Wide Body Protector at its Takanini facility, boosting quality control and production capacity.
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Cammas wins Transat Cafe L'OR for record fifth time alongside Laperche
Franck Cammas and Tom Laperche win the 2025 Transat Cafe LOR aboard SVR-Lazartigue, setting a record fifth victory for Cammas in the 6,670nm race.
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Raymarine to showcase Axiom 2 XL and FLIR thermal cameras at Sydney Boat Show
Raymarine showcases the Axiom 2 XL chartplotter and FLIR thermal cameras at the 2025 Sydney International Boat Show. A must-see for NZ boaties heading across the Tasman.
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Evo Yachts names Boatology as exclusive Oceania dealer ahead of Sydney show debut
Italian boatbuilder Evo Yachts has appointed Sydney's Boatology as its exclusive Oceania dealer, debuting at the Sydney International Onwater Boat Show 2025.
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La Nina to bring warm, humid summer with heavy rain risk for northern NZ
La Nina brings warm, humid summer to NZ with heavy rain risk for northern regions. See what the seasonal outlook means for boating conditions this summer.
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Hayden Whitburn brings 20-plus years of sailing experience to Kiwi Yachting sales role
Hayden Whitburn brings 20-plus years of sailing expertise to Kiwi Yachting, from North Sails to RS Sailing, helping boat owners and builders across New Zealand.
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Auckland-built VS-Drive powers Vessev hydrofoil to 25 knots with zero emissions
Discover the VS-Drive, Auckland's purpose-built electric propulsion system powering the Vessev VS-9 hydrofoil to 25 knots with zero emissions and whisper-quiet performance.
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Maritimo M75 Talisman built for self-sufficient cruising couple ahead of Fiji crossing
A NZ couple built the Maritimo M75 Talisman for crewless, long-range cruising. See how this flagship motor yacht is set for a 2026 Fiji crossing.
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Free NZ Boat Register launches to give every Kiwi vessel a verified digital identity
The NZ Boat Register gives every New Zealand boat a free verified digital identity, simplifying insurance, ownership transfers, and search and rescue response.
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RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
Stay informed with the RNZ launch cyclone watch service. Get timely updates during the cyclone season in the South Pacific.
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