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Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.

Kiwis rescued from sunken yacht recovering
The father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fuoco / Getty Images

Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.

Would you sink $7500 a day into a superyacht? Developer rents out boat after taking it off the market
Matthew Horncastle has changed up his lifestyle during the property downturn.

America’s Cup role for waka puts Aotearoa's rich culture on world stage
Auckland iwi's waka Te Kawau will escort Team NZ in Barcelona regatta.

Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.

Paul Lewis: The $2b question over laughable America’s Cup claims
ANALYSIS: Economic gains from major events like the America's Cup are often overstated.

Property Insider: New 310-berth Auckland marina surprise, and is Vero Centre sold?
Just getting through this year and surviving: the aim of many in property land.

Paul Lewis: Coutts shows he's not like most New Zealanders
OPINION: How many other marine sanctuaries has SailGP raced on?

Big chance for young Napier yachties with Sailing GP fever
Young Napier sailors are following the family love of sailing.

Australian billionaire's superyacht spotted in Dunedin
The Arctic P is believed to have a 4-D immersive cinema.

Man's desperate search for yacht after daring rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle
Yachtsman lost at sea has lost everything and is still grieving for his boat a year on.

Laser yachties set to do battle in Napier
The single-handed regatta comprises 10 races in four days from Thursday to Sunday.

The Kiwi sailor who celebrated his 18th birthday on the Southern Ocean
'The big seas, that’s what I was chasing.'

Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.

Paul Henry selling multi-million dollar yacht that features his mother's ashes
He built a yacht as a legacy for his late mother. Now he's revealed why he's selling it.

Steve Hansen latest in line of infamous sporting turncoats
The decision to help the Wallabies with their World Cup preparations has come as a shock.

Killer whales teaching young to target yachts, say scientists
Killer whales have developed a taste for the ultimate quarry, pleasure yachts.

Kiwi sailors get a taste of Marseille
New Zealand sailors competed in an Olympic test event in Marseille where they'll duke it out for honours in 2024. Photos / World Sailing

Three yachties en route to Tonga rescued off Poor Knights Islands
The yacht is now adrift after the three men on board were rescued this morning.