New Zealand Offshore Powerboating

Community backing saves Taupo offshore powerboat round, set for 15 November

Community backing saves NZOPA Round 2 at Taupo on 15 November. After funding challenges, the offshore powerboat championship continues at Lake Taupo.

Nakita and Supersticious double up as NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship opens at Gulf Harbour

Nakita and Supersticious topped their classes as the 2025-26 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship kicked off at Gulf Harbour. See full race results and highlights.

Archer Family Trophy returns after decades as Auckland offshore racing fires up Saturday

The Archer Family Trophy returns after 40 years as Auckland offshore powerboat racing fires up at Gulf Harbour. Find out how to enter and watch the action.

Boats clear scrutineering ahead of first Auckland offshore race in over a decade

Boats and crews have passed scrutineering ahead of the first Auckland offshore powerboat race in over a decade, set to take place at Gulf Harbour next Saturday.

Offshore powerboat racing returns to Auckland for first time in 12 years on 11 October

Offshore powerboat racing returns to Auckland after 12 years at Gulf Harbour on 11 October. Watch top classes race and learn about the new inclusive Family Class.

Fury turns 50 and Espresso Engineers dominate as NZ offshore powerboat season wraps up

Fury turns 50 and Espresso Engineers dominate as NZ Offshore Powerboat Racing wraps its 2025 season with champions crowned and special awards celebrated.

NZOPA reveals 2025/26 season with Auckland's first race round in over 12 years

Offshore powerboat racing returns to Auckland after 12 years. See the full NZOPA 2025/26 season schedule across five venues, including Taupo, Napier, and Whitianga.

<i>The Blue Pill</i> makes a comeback in Taupō for the NZ 2025 Offshore Powerboat Series

2025 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championships: Day 1 sees high attrition rates during the racing

But Day 1 proved to be as much a test of endurance as of speed, with only five boats managing to finish across both the 100-Mile and 60-Mile championships.

An impressive 60 years on. What does NZ Offshore Powerboating look like today?

High-Speed thrills in Hawke’s Bay: The 2025 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship begin

The anticipation is palpable as Napier gears up to host the inaugural round of the 2025 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship.