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Hawke’s Bay breast cancer survivors to represent NZ at Dragon Boat Festival in France
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.' Video / Rafaella Melo
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.
Auckland's first electric ferry is on the water
The vessel, made locally, will carry up to 200 passengers and take 10 minutes for a top-up charge. Video / Dean Purcell
Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
'Life-changing': The Kiwi women finding empowerment in hunting and fishing
Wild Chix offers a safe space for women to learn without judgment or stereotypes.
Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.
Kaikōura boat tragedy: Petrol fumes killed five passengers - coroner
The boat was hit by a whale during a bird-watching trip in September 2022.
Invercargill to Alaska: How Stabicraft is riding the boat-buying wave
The aluminium trailer boat business is expanding with private equity funds.
Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney
Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules
Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
NZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new venture
Lanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.
Design flaws doomed 'unsinkable' Kiwi-captained yacht
The superyacht capsized off Sicily due to design flaws and a freak storm.
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?
Rescue operation under way after man overboard
A rescue operation is under way after a man fell overboard on a ferry heading from Waiheke Island to Auckland this morning.
Boat on fire off Coromandel coast
Emergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.
Snooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful Sound
Watchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.
On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
Kiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parent
The boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.
Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'
'Intensely determined': Kiwi America's Cup winner dies at 53
Mitchell’s funeral will be at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.
Bluebridge makes major Cook Strait ferry announcement
The replacement ship increases vehicle capacity by 10% and boosts passenger capacity.