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Coastguard swamped with demand

Every year, nearly 7000 New Zealanders – 19 a day on average – are brought home safely from New Zealand seas,... read more

Boaties behaving more safely, says Maritime NZ

New research released today shows recreational boaties are behaving more safely but Maritime NZ is warning them not to slip... read more

Boaties urged to check conditions

Boaties are being urged to check the weather conditions after two boats capsized on the Kaituna Bar. On Friday morning, a... read more

Govt takes action to help improve water quality

The Government today is announcing its next steps to improve the state of our waterways, promising a noticeable improvement... read more

Rare video of ‘white’ southern right whales

Posted at 8:36am Monday 8 Oct

A research team has returned from a month-long expedition to the sub-Antarctic Auckland Islands where they have...read more

Go adventuring

Posted at 11:02am Tuesday 25 Sep

Here’s a boat with some stories to tell. This magazine’s photography boat ‘Waterline 1’ has taken us to...read more

EPA reminds boaties of antifouling ban

Posted at 11:02am Tuesday 25 Sep

Boaties need to be aware of new rules banning the use of some antifoul substances.The Environmental Protection...read more

Fresher water, more fish

Posted at 11:01am Tuesday 25 Sep

Te Tumu Cut (Kaituna River mouth) surfcasters and Ford Road boat ramp users have been looking for new fishing and...read more

Unsafe lifejackets: Kapok filling or cotton straps

Posted at 11:01am Tuesday 25 Sep

Old lifejackets with kapok filling or cotton straps are unsafe, likely to fail when used, and should be destroyed.That’s...read more

Support your local BOP Coastguard units

Posted at 11:01am Tuesday 25 Sep

Outside of the Auckland Region, the Bay of Plenty is probably the most active boating area in the country.Coastguard...read more

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Animal world turns on spectacular show

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REVIEWS

The Minn Kota trolling motor advantage

For the fisherman who has everything, the Minn Kota trolling motor is a must have. You can stand on the bow of your boat with a handheld engine... read more

Stabicraft 1150 Fisher value for money

Mastertech Marine managing director Karl Rastrick says he is very excited about the release of the new Stabicraft 1550 Fisher. Featuring a lift-up windscreen... read more

A weapon when you want it

The latest Waverunners from Yamaha are further proof that personal watercraft are in a constantly evolving market, and Waterline took to the harbour this... read more

The Monterey 196 FS Sport Boat

During the last few months we've been anticipating the arrival of the 196FS Sport Boat at Pinnacle Marine in Tauranga. And as promised, owners Geordie... read more

A versatile combination

This is the story of Bob the Barge. He's not your average barge. Bob started life as a sailing catamaran; an unfinished project. He'll probably end up... read more

Summer on the sea

The summer cruising season is well underway with some stunning bursts of great weather. Boaties in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty have enjoyed mainly... read more

Ground Breaking Stabicraft

Stabi-craft are back in town and the first of the new generation designs has hit the waters off Tauranga. The latest is the smallest of the hard tops,... read more

Waitanguru

There she sat in Parapara Bay at Great Mercury, basking in the orange glow of a perfect Coromandel sunset. Thirty feet or so of well-travelled kauri, oozing... read more

HEADLINES

A family affair on the sea

For Whakatane diver Paula Massey, 25, her expeditions under the sea have always been a family affair.It starts...read more

10:57am Tue 25 Sep

The sun shines again on Storm’s cloudy future

Even after Storm’s restoration began many a mile has passed beneath its reassuringly deep, solid 1908 vintage,...read more

10:57am Tue 25 Sep

Unique drone for long-lines

“It’s fast, easy to use, and catches plenty of big snapper.” That’s from a proud Aerokontiki owner.The...read more

10:56am Tue 25 Sep

Deliverance Coromandel style

It’s been a fantastic season for kayak fishos, despite some vicious winds. Many paddlers have snuck out for successful...read more

10:56am Tue 25 Sep

Teenage masters of whitewater

Two names New Zealanders can expect to be hearing a lot more in media coverage of World and Olympic competitions...read more

9:33am Tue 25 Sep

Mystery tall ship visits Tauranga

Tauranga's Harbourmaster has no information on the identity of the mystery tall ship that paid a visit to Tauranga...read more

8:12am Thu 6 Sep

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