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Yes, you can put a razor-sharp, kitchen-pro edge on any knife without leaving the house. A keen blade glides through tomatoes, fillets snapper cleanly, and—most importantly—keeps fingers away from ...

These are the 15 most reliable, readily available straps Kiwi boaties can buy in 2025 to keep their boats secure on NZ’s sometimes-gnarly roads. Whether you’re nipping up SH1 to Whangārei or draggi...

New Zealand’s unique geography makes it one of the world’s best destinations for marine adventures. With thousands of kilometres of coastline, boating, sailing, and fishing are part of everyday lif...

Shopping for boat navigation lights can feel like wading through a reef of regulations, specs and marketing claims. This guide cuts straight to what matters: the exact lights Maritime Rule Part 22 ...

Electric trailer brakes use an on-board magnet and 12 V/24 V power from your tow vehicle to slow your trailer the moment you touch the brake pedal. A dash-mounted controller decides how much curren...

The best hiking in Queenstown ranges from the half-day Queenstown Hill to the full-day Ben Lomond summit, giving every kind of walker a panoramic payoff. Cradled by glacier-fed Wakatipu, ringed by ...

This guide reveals the 16 finest day hikes around Tāmaki Makaurau for 2025, covering distances, difficulty, stand-out moments and the on-the-ground logistics locals actually use. Whether you’re lac...

Every New Zealand skipper will find, just below, every VHF marine channel, its exact frequency in MHz, and its permitted use for 2025 – ready to print and tape to the wheelhouse. Whether you’re pus...

White paint on the garage door, tyre marks across the lawn – plenty of Kiwis have left a calling card while backing a trailer. The manoeuvre feels unnatural, with the trailer swinging the opposite ...

Tracking down outdoor clothing in New Zealand can feel like another tramp in the rain—fun if you’re prepared, frustrating if you’re not. Whether you’re gearing up for West Coast squalls, alpine tem...

New Zealand is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the world. From trout-filled rivers and snapper-rich coastlines to red stag hunting...

RV and marine travel often overlap in New Zealand, a country where many families enjoy both road trips and boating. For those who split their time between motorhomes and marine adventures, having t...