The CountryTragedy avoided: Giant ship collides with fishing boatTAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.09 Sep 12:23 AM
The CountryTrout fishing season well anticipated by fishersThis trout fishing season there's a change to the opening on three Rotorua lakes.08 Sep 06:20 PM
The CountryFisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at RaglanThe man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.05 Sep 10:42 PM
The CountryScallop season and sunshine cause enforcement headache for policePolice are urging rule breaking Northlanders to think of the region's first responders.05 Sep 05:15 PM
The Country'An expensive mistake': Car underwater after lockdown fishing trip goes horribly wrongThe keen fishermen appear to have broken more than just lockdown rules.05 Sep 01:28 AM
The CountrySwazi Man Davey Hughes' guide to hunting in Level 3"We've got few more freedoms this year so that's fantastic."02 Sep 01:31 AM
The CountryFish & Game urges 'sensible' fishing trips during lockdownsFishing freedom not an invitation to meet with your mates for a beer down at the river01 Sep 02:19 AM
The CountryOyster parasite not in Foveaux Strait despite warning it wasBiosecurity NZ says test results were wrong and Bonamia ostreae was never in the strait.31 Aug 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford welcomes Ngai Tahu as its largest holderBrokers at Craigs said to be buying shares in seafood company on behalf of Ngai Tahu.31 Aug 07:30 PM
The CountryGang members moved on from whitebaiting spotGang members have been trespassed from the best whitebaiting spot on the Grey River.27 Aug 11:19 PM
The CountryBoaties caught breaking the Covid-19 rules will be reportedCompletely unacceptable: Boating and island hopping not permitted at Level 4, says DoC.26 Aug 11:26 PM
The CountryChina's ban on two Sealord plants having 'significant impact'Sealord CEO said the suspension had cost the company $3 million.26 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountryConfusion reigns over Covid-19 whitebaiting rulesMixed messages from Government departments is causing confusion among whitebaiters.24 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryLockdown breach: Muriwai fisherman says he'll 'just go somewhere else' when caught fishing on rocksThe man was one of two spoken to by police today about fishing at Muriwai.23 Aug 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMuch more than dollars lost in seafood industry event collapseBut there is a silver lining - a bounty of food for struggling Nelson-Tasman households.20 Aug 05:25 AM
The CountryHow Lee Murray went from 'hopeless in the hills' to a 'hearty' hunterLee Murray started out "terrible" but now has almost 14,000 Instagram followers.20 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryCrayfish and salmon for conference goes to needySeafood NZ conference food to go to Nelson Environment Centre's Kai Rescue programme.19 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryComment: Enjoy whitebaiting, but obey the rulesWeekly column by Kāpiti Mayor K. Gurunathan17 Aug 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew whitebaiting rules in force this seasonThere will be an information evening about the new rules on August 26 in Whanganui.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Will new rules for whitebaiting save the species or is it just sizzle?Shorter season, gear restrictions, but commercial catch is still on for whitebaiting.16 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhitebait warning, catch 'em while you canWhitebait by the bucket: "We used to feed whitebait to the fowls....cheaper than corn."16 Aug 04:42 AM
The CountrySeaweed sector 'constrained by regulation and supply'Potential for booming NZ seaweed sector tied up in red tape & resource consents - study.15 Aug 09:45 PM
The CountryRussell man caught with 59 crayfish, boat seizedOf the 59 crayfish allegedly taken at the Black Rocks, 48 were undersized packhorse crays.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhakatōhea Mussels' new $37m mussel processing factory officially openedSo far 42 staff have been hired with plans to recruit a further 66.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'There will be punch-ups:' Locals lash out over commercial scallop dredging during rahuiA formal proposal to ban the practice for two years is before the minister.13 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryDOC tahr control programme a third of the way throughDOC hunters have flown 60 of the 195 hours budgeted for the annual aerial cull.06 Aug 02:01 AM
The CountryConcerns raised over snapper quota increase and trawler movements"I think the proposed increase to the commercial snapper catch limit is a terrible idea."04 Aug 08:42 PM
The CountryBlack market crayfish bust largest operational response coordinated by MPIMPI conducts largest operation relating to alleged black market sales of rock lobster.04 Aug 01:51 AM
The CountryGovernment considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boatsThe two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.03 Aug 02:24 AM
The CountryNight rescue saves hurt fisherman stranded on rocksHigh tide and large swells stopped rescuers on the ground from being able to help the man.02 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryKāpiti Coast residents fear repercussions of ramped up snapper fishingMPI wants to increase catch by as much as 133 per cent following rejuvenated stock levels.01 Aug 09:37 PM
The CountryMussel farmers millions of dollars out of pocket after stormsWild weather left a tangled mess of mussel lines on a number of farms in Tasman Bay.29 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryBoar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airportSight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.26 Jul 03:14 AM
The CountryNew salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook speciesMoves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.23 Jul 05:00 PM
