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1979 Bertram 35 Mk I with twin Cummins diesels for sale through Parker Marine Group
A well-preserved 1979 Bertram 35 Mk I with twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesels, repowered 2008. Listed through Parker Marine Group. Contact Dave Radford to arrange a viewing.
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Zane Grey's 1929 kauri runabout Malolo on sale for $88,000 in Bay of Islands
Malolo, a restored 1929 kauri runabout linked to Zane Grey, is for sale at $88,000 in the Bay of Islands. A rare pre-war gem finished to museum standard.
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New Belize 55 brings full-beam luxury and IPS power to Newport premiere
The Belize 55 Sedan and Daybridge debut at Newport 2026 with full-beam luxury, twin Volvo Penta IPS 950s and three-stateroom accommodation.
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Magnitude 5.6 quake north of Bay of Plenty felt by nearly 2000 people
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck north of Te Kaha at 8pm, felt by nearly 2000 people across Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
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Two Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers killed after vessel capsizes on Ballina Bar
Two Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers lost their lives after their vessel capsized crossing the Ballina Bar. Read the full story of the tragedy and tributes paid.
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Namu, Jim Young's 1968 B Class champion kauri sloop, listed for $29,000 at RNZYS
Jim Young's legendary 1968 B Class champion kauri sloop Namu is listed for $29,000 at RNZYS. Survey passed Dec 2024, fully refitted and ready to sail.
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Numarine Classic Line debuts with 38XPC and 39MXPC timeless explorer yachts
Numarine debuts the Classic Line with two timeless explorer yachts, the 38XPC and 39MXPC, blending enduring design with proven long-range capability.
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Vega crew face mid-May repatriation as rights concerns mount over ex-Aratere
Crew aboard the former Aratere ferry, now named Vega, say they want to go home after six months at anchor in Tasman Bay. Repatriation is planned for mid-May.
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Kauri and teak cruiser Diva rises from 3.5 years of backyard craftsmanship
Follow the 3.5-year journey of John and Kate Driver as they hand-built Diva, a stunning 13.5m kauri and teak timber cutter designed by Angelo Lavranos.
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1957 tug Seawolf wins Special Award among superyacht giants at Venice ceremony
Built in 1957, the converted ocean tug Seawolf won a Special Award at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards in Venice, standing out among modern superyacht giants.
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MV Gleaner raised at Thames wharf with no fuel spill after two-week salvage
The MV Gleaner, sunk at Shortland Wharf during Cyclone Vaianu, was successfully raised with no fuel spill after a two-week salvage operation in Thames.
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Mercury, Simrad, Rayglass: Brunswick posts 13% revenue rise in strong first quarter
Brunswick Corporation reports a strong Q1 2026 with US$1.4B in sales. Here's what it means for Kiwi boaters using Mercury, Simrad, Rayglass and more.
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