'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stock
Eric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.
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Slim pickings for whitebaiting stalwart
Retired farmer John Crossan has been whitebaiting for 55 years.
Regional council scrambles to control spread of harbour pest
Be on the lookout for this marine pest, found in Tauranga Harbour.
Govt shoots itself in the foot with its bungled buyback
COMMENT: The gun back won't get close to ridding New Zealand of high-powered weapons.
West Coast whitebaiters wary of restrictions
Westcoast whitebaiters say they are feeling confused and under siege.
Is this the biggest trout from Lake Wanaka?
"Every few years someone catches a biggie over 4.5kg, but not over 10kg".
The last of the harbour fishermen
PROFILE: A family tradition of fishing in Tauranga harbour ends with Brian Kiddie.
Warning for Lake Waihola whitebaiters
Woman who sliced leg on submerged metal says deep wound still healing four months on.
Giant swordfish a legend on world stage
It weighed a colossal 560lb, with a length of 13ft 4ins.
MP: Why I'm fighting whitebaiting changes
Comment: Whitebaiting is a tradition for many New Zealanders, writes Sarah Dowie.
Luxury NZ lodge to be sold in bitter $38 million feud
The sale is another act of a long-running $38m legal saga.
Mystery death of $40k stag: Did poachers shoot prized deer?
Poachers may not have killed a trophy stag worth $40,000, owner now believes.
Ban on pāua fishing considered
Fisheries Minister considering temporary ban on pāua fishing on beaches north of Dunedin.
Hauraki Gulf: Is this the key to saving our marine life?
Maori tradition may play an important role in restoring the health of the Hauraki Gulf.
Gun buyback scheme: Who's covered and who misses out
Gun owners will be paid $300 to convert illegal firearms to legal ones, if they wish.
Brown trout in top form on the Tongariro River
It's been a great season for brown trout anglers on the Tongariro River.
Fiordland Lobster Company wins award
Company won top exporting award at HSBC New Zealand China Trade Association awards.
GM salmon to hit US supermarkets
American supermarkets could begin selling the much-debated fish by the end of next year.
Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi
"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."
Rotorua angler's bizzare find in trout
The fisherman has also pulled out a fish wearing an elastic hair band.
Urban liberals would back our call to farm trout
Comment: New Zealand is in slow motion when it comes to aquaculture.
Single-salmon limit as fishery 'in crisis'
Numbers of fish harvested recently in the Clutha and Taieri rivers "almost non-existent".
New gun control group pushes for national register
A new gun control lobby group wants stronger restrictions for semi-automatic weapons
Mum of five girls goes bush for Māori TV hunting show
Tui Keenan feeds her family with her passion for hunting and connecting with her heritage.
Hunters join battle to stop spread of deadly kauri disease
Far North hunters are being enlisted in the battle to stop the spread of kauri dieback.
Illegal duck-shooting activity reported on Clutha River
Regulations state shooting from a boat is prohibited on Clutha River between May 4 & 12.
Thousands of pipi illegally taken from Ōhiwa Harbour
Two men are likely to face court action.
No fishing: Swathes of Hauraki Gulf could be closed or made marine reserve
Just 0.3 per cent of the Gulf is currently protected as "no-take" marine reserves.
Mixed reaction to southern coast marine reserves
Govt tagged 1267sqkm from Timaru to Waipapa Point, in Southland, as a reserve network.
Hefty vet bill after dog swallows fish-hook
Tender tummy after chocolate Labrador swallows a fish hook on Ocean Beach
Unlawful hunters risk injuring others, say police
A police officer has a simple message for unlawful hunters - "Don't do it."
Fish & Game pleased most hunters stick to rules
Eastern Fish & Game official reminds hunters to ensure they keep to the rules
Levin dog loves a good duck hunt
Labrador Tikka "born to do it" says owner and duck shooter Marcus.