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Geoff Thomas: Change to snapper rules stupid and unnecessary

The changes to the recreational snapper fishery on the east coast of the North Island will result in more fish being killed, and will not solve the perceived problem of diminishing fish stocks.

Tidelines: Kiwi powerboat makes a splash in Oz

A strikingly decorated New Zealand designed and built Rayglass Legend 2350 has been gaining a following in the marine centres of Australia.

Bavaria agency hits mark

When Busfield Marine - the Westhaven brokerage founded by NZ Marine's Peter Busfield - opened its doors in 1988, New Zealand had vibrant yacht and launch-building industries.

Giant waves pose huge risks

New report which rewrites danger level across the country requires big changes to civil defence readiness.

Editorial: Lifejacket call not the quick fix it might appear to be

Editorial: Just as it is foolish to take the weather for granted, so it is unwise to consider the small number of restrictions to be set in stone.

All at sea over law change

A proposed change to lifejacket laws to make wearing them mandatory in boats smaller than 6m has already proved controversial and split opinion.

Kerre McIvor: Rule change won't save morons from their own stupidity

There have been renewed calls for the wearing of lifejackets to be compulsory whenever anyone goes out on to the water.

Marine: New rules for cleaning bottoms

Seal clubbing conviction 'sends strong message'

Boat show includes racing - and a go at sail-grinding

Police unimpressed as dinghy drifts in rough sea

Shipwrecked Concordia declared vertical

Engineers have declared the crippled Costa Concordia cruise ship completely upright after a 19-hour operation to pull it from its side where it capsized last year.

Toxic fears over Concordia salvage

A toxic soup of rotting food, chemicals and other debris was expected to spew out of the Costa Concordia when salvagers try to haul the cruise ship upright overnight.

World-beating tuna destined for fisherman's wall

Tauranga angler Kevin Baker can tell you - and it doesn't involve filleting or scoffing the whopper tuna he scooped at the weekend.

NZ boat firms bank on Cup

As Emirates Team NZ push hard for victory in the America's Cup, marine companies are pinning their hopes on a win and a boost to the industry.

M50 cruiser bigger and better

As any manufacturer knows, it is a risky business messing with success. Popular products got that way for a reason and changing them, however slightly, can be fraught.

Shark fins float in Wellington

One hundred grey shark fins, and one orange fin, are floating in Wellington harbour today to mark the final day of shark awareness week.

Tighter screening needed for divers - coroner