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Prestige F4.3 brings French-designed cruising comfort to owner-operators
The Prestige F4.3 is a 13.07m flybridge yacht built for owner-operators. Twin Volvo 440HP engines, luxurious interiors, and French-designed comfort await.
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All 24 aboard Waiheke ferry rescued after Hauraki Gulf fire
All 24 passengers and crew aboard a Waiheke Island ferry were safely rescued after the vessel caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland. Read the full story.
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Beneteau Flyer 10 Sport Top blends day boat freedom with overnight comfort
The Beneteau Flyer 10 Sport Top blends day boat freedom with overnight comfort. Read our review covering performance, layout, and what makes it stand out.
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One dead, one rescued after crayfishing trip goes wrong off Napier coast
One person died and another was rescued after a crayfishing trip off the Napier coast ended in tragedy. Coastguard Hawke's Bay assisted in the search.
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Free national boat register aims to cut NZ's $100m maritime safety shortfall
NZ Boat Register is a free platform helping Kiwi boaties record and protect their vessels, cutting theft losses and improving safety across New Zealand waters.
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Man dies after boat overturns north of Sunset Beach near Port Waikato
One person has died and two remain hospitalised after a boat overturned north of Sunset Beach near Port Waikato on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended.
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Amphibious FC600CA rolls up the beach to deliver rescued kayaker to waiting ambulance
A Fin Chaser FC600CA amphibious boat helped rescue a hypothermic kayaker off Mahurangi West, rolling straight up the beach to deliver him to a waiting ambulance.
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Three hospitalised after boat capsizes at Port Waikato's Sunset Beach
Three people were hospitalised after a boat capsized near Sunset Beach at Port Waikato. Surf Life Saving and rescue helicopter attended the scene.
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Jet boat heroes: locals to the rescue near Taumarunui
When official crews couldn’t reach two people trapped by floodwaters, locals in Taumarunui launched a jet boat and pulled off a daring early-morning rescue.
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Auckland superyacht social brings crew and captains together for summer season launch
The Superyacht Social Auckland 2025 brings superyacht crew, captains, and owners together for an exclusive waterfront event to launch the New Zealand summer season.
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Matakana Marine wins top NZ Volvo Penta dealer title for third year running
Matakana Marine has been named New Zealand's top Volvo Penta marine dealer for the third year running at the annual dealer awards held in Tauranga.
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Coroner finds lifejacket could have saved Manurewa man who drowned near Musick Point
A coroner found Tevita Moeakiola likely would have survived the 2022 Musick Point capsize if he had worn a lifejacket. A stark reminder to wear one on the water.
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