Rare catch at fishing comp - and a swimming warning
More than 400 anglers chasing the big one on Hawke Bay.
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No catch limits, but plenty of ideas on how to save whitebait
Whitebaiters hear proposals to change the fishing rules.
Huge entries as big Hawke's Bay fish comp starts
More than 450 entered Tuesday night, 100 boats hit the water on Wednesday morning.
Coronavirus: Crayfish backlog builds, fishers fear not filling quotas
Decision needed on 80 tonnes of live crayfish that cannot be sent to China.
Thousands petition for greater seabird protection
More than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.
Are whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?
Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?
He told his dad he wanted to catch the king of the ocean. Three years later, he reeled it in
Three years of "tough times and heartbreak" ends with an astonishing marlin catch.
How coronavirus impacts our crayfish and meat industries
Chinese New Year & corona virus "causing problems all over the place" for NZ exporters.
Bay crayfish industry fears big losses from virus in China
Bay crayfish tipped to flood local market as virus shuts down Shanghai seafood market.
Four of the six whitebait species at risk or declining
Government seeks people's views on changes to whitebait fishing rules.
A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'
A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.
Commercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & Bird
A Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.
Big kingfish caught in Otago Harbour
"I never thought I could do it". Peter Tuisano still smiling after 11.34kg kingfish catch.
Anglers vie for $34,000 worth of prizes
West coast fishermen joined the Wanganui Sea Fishing Club for a successful event.
100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture
Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.
Stratford kids enjoy a day of trout fishing
There were plenty of young keen anglers at the annual Stratford Kids Trout Fishing Day.
Big prizes up for grabs for keen fishers
A prize pool of $34,000-plus will be given out even if the competition is cancelled.
Sulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island
'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'
Ian McKelvie: Co-operation needed for NZ's fishing future
Comment: Commercial and recreational sectors can work together for a sustainable industry.
Government moves to end export of whitebait
About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.
Forest and Bird blames Antipodean albatross decline on longline fishers
Forest and Bird said the albatross have a nationally critical threat status.
Man catches enormous kingfish off Napier beach
Man catches 25.29kg kingfish while surfcasting at Awatoto beach.
Primary export revenue expected to rise - MPI
Future looks bright for exporters in MPI's Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries.
Record export highs picked for primary sector
Latest Situation and Outlook report shows sustained high export growth set to continue.
Comment: We can do better for our fishing industry
Comment: Rather than hamstringing the sector we should look for science-based solutions.
Time-slots still available for fishing day
The annual Stratford kids' trout fishing day is fast approaching.
Fishing for fun: Kiwi birthright in peril or a sector that needs reeling in?
Recreational fishing is anything but relaxing if some weekend warriors are to be believed.
Suspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out
"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."
Mussel farms near Rakiura win consent
Environment Southland granted consent for three mussel farms near Rakiura-Stewart Island.
Facebook Live sales pitch leads oyster farmer to alleged thief
Farmer amazed to see someone advertising stolen oysters - while still at his farm.
88 anglers take on national competition
The Clubs New Zealand National Trout Fishing Comp attracted entries from all over NZ.
Fishers throw weight behind popular fundraising tournament
Fishing competition raises money that will change people's lives.