The CountryNew limits on sea-run salmon for Canterbury anglers announcedFish and Game has introduced the new season bag limit in a bid to recover salmon stocks.22 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryThieves target Riverton whitebaiters' hutsItems taken include fishing gear, vehicle batteries, gas cookers and potbelly stoves.20 Jul 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMPI looking into sale of pink maomaoFisheries Officers have been on the ground in the community conducting patrols.08 Jul 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasionOne PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.07 Jul 06:01 AM
The CountryOilfish a surprise catch for Hawke's Bay fishermanThe swordfish stayed away, but there were still bluenose, hapuka ... and an oilfish.06 Jul 03:58 AM
The CountryUnlicensed hunter shot deer from the driver's seat of his car"He saw those deer crossing the road and it was one temptation too many."02 Jul 08:04 PM
The CountryMigrant labour inquiry in fishing industry aims to boost Kiwi jobsInquiry comes as Covid-19 border restrictions highlight the reliance on migrant labour.02 Jul 01:26 AM
The CountryFisheries Minister David Parker seeks advice on rule change for pink maomaoRahui in place for elusive reef species being targeted on the Coromandel and elsewhere.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamara: Do fishing boat cameras really warrant Covid funding?How money earmarked for responding to a public health disaster bought cameras on boats.29 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFemale wallaby killed in North Otago's Kakanui RangeA single female could introduce a breeding population to an area.27 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryDuck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into riverFatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.27 Jun 05:09 AM
The CountryIwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.26 Jun 04:12 AM
The CountryFish rage: Locals block wharf after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of pink maomaoResidents block wharf and patrol for sightings of group with thousands of pink maomao.25 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKaipara District Council decision to not release trout this year disappoints trout fishing enthusiastsTrout will not be released into Lake Kaiiwi for the third consecutive year.24 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHunters airlifted from rugged terrain near Mt CookPair located uninjured at 3pm and successfully evacuated at 4.30pm.22 Jun 02:09 AM
The CountryRevealed: New fishing restrictions for Hauraki Gulf18 new protection areas to be created under major new environmental plan.21 Jun 07:53 PM
The CountryMissing hunters make contactThe hunters have been missing since Tuesday night.16 Jun 06:19 PM
The CountryPermit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrappedAbout 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.14 Jun 01:20 AM
The CountryShark fin exports: NZ's 'dirty little secret'It is illegal to remove fins and discard the body of sharks caught in NZ waters.13 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryFoveaux Strait oysters: Results of parasite testing to be shared in meetingsCommunity meetings to be held in Southland this week as part of the biosecurity response.08 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryLandowner calls for tougher penalites for poachersThe South Island has the highest rate of illegal hunting in the country.08 Jun 09:22 PM
The Country'Eradication is possible': Wallaby control efforts boosted in OtagoOtago Regional Council optimistic it can achieve its long-term goal of eradication.08 Jun 12:45 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay haul: Local lands 116.2kg southern bluefin tunaIt was a three-hour fish fight, and a three-hour trip home.03 Jun 05:43 AM
The CountryFishery impacts highlighted by experts at community meetingBigger boats, utes, trailers, pressure rapidly growing with development of Whitianga01 Jun 08:23 PM
The CountryDuck season still calls 97-year-oldDavid Thomas has been duck-shooting for 70 years.31 May 01:00 AM
The CountrySolo angler's six-hour battle to reel in 288kg swordfish"I felt the fight wasn't over until I had a tail rope on it.'23 May 08:45 AM
The Country'God answered our prayers' - sister of missing fishermanPolice have found the body of a man who has been missing for almost two weeks.21 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCovid-19 still biting Sanford's seafood export earningsSecond half of financial year expected to be seasonally stronger.20 May 08:41 PM
The CountryOspri launches nationwide TB education campaign for hunters"What we've got to remember is that we're dealing with a disease that humans can catch."18 May 04:15 AM
The CountryScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay man nets $1940 for 97 black-market crayfishThe wholesale value of the 97 crayfish sold was about $4801.50.13 May 11:39 PM
The CountryCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
The CountryKeeping safe this duck shooting seasonTaranaki hunters are reminded to keep safe and protect waterways.12 May 03:04 AM
The CountryWomen shot by duck hunters: Man charged with careless use of firearmA man, 26, has been arrested after two women were hit by pellets.11 May 06:31 AM
