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Wahine rescue launch Arahina faces disposal after being declared abandoned
Built in 1925 and credited with saving 55 lives in the Wahine disaster, the kauri launch Arahina has been declared abandoned and faces disposal by October 2025.
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Maritimo M55 remains brand's best seller five years on as orders stay strong
The Maritimo M55 remains the brand's most popular model ever, with strong forward orders and a thriving secondhand market. Find out why demand shows no signs of fading.
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Lowland 80 motor yacht Braveheart 2 offers 2000nm range and bluewater capability
Braveheart 2 is a Lowland 80 motor yacht with 2000nm range, twin MAN diesels, fin stabilisers, and a $1M refit. Currently in Indonesia, ready for bluewater cruising.
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Magnitude 6 quake hits Vanuatu Islands region, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck the Vanuatu Islands region at a depth of 10km. No tsunami warning has been issued. Cruising nearby? Let us know.
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Beneteau First 30 and Oceanis 52 shortlisted for European Yacht of the Year 2026
Beneteau's First 30 and Oceanis 52 are both shortlisted for European Yacht of the Year 2026. Discover what makes these two yachts stand out, available in NZ.
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Kraken 58 heads to European judges with NZ design pedigree on the line
Auckland designer Kevin Dibley's Kraken 58 is nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026. Discover the bluewater cruiser built for safety, comfort and performance.
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Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 head to Newport International Boat Show in September
Grand Banks brings the GB85 and GB54 to the Newport International Boat Show, 11-14 September. Step aboard two standout long-range cruisers in Rhode Island.
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Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive makes world debut at Newport International Boat Show
Palm Beach Motor Yachts unveils the GT60 Jet Drive at the Newport International Boat Show, featuring HamiltonJet propulsion and twin 1,000hp Volvo Penta engines.
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Maritimo's new Caribbean 40 blends heritage hull with modern redesign above the gunwale
Maritimo revives the iconic Caribbean brand with the new Caribbean 40, blending a proven hull with a full above-gunwale redesign for performance and practicality.
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How Hinckley's Picnic Boat 39 blends jet drives, luxury and shallow-water ability
Discover how the Hinckley Picnic Boat 39 blends jet drives, shallow-water ability and refined luxury, plus how the picnic boat concept has reached New Zealand.
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Body recovered from sea near Raglan after person falls in water at Te Akau Split Rock
Authorities recovered a body from the sea near Raglan after a person fell in the water near Te Akau Split Rock on Saturday morning. Police inquiries are under way.
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Burnsco Half Moon Bay grand reopening set for 13 September with brands, food and free skin checks
Burnsco Half Moon Bay reopens bigger and better on 13 Sept. Enjoy brand reps, food truck, free skin checks, prizes and exclusive in-store specials.
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