The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.

Baby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.

The jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.

Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube

A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.

Orca swam past boaties in Hakana Bay, Port Underwood Marlborough Sounds. Supplied / Vicky Wiblin

The Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents.

A group of people were caught illegally fishing within the Goat Island Marine Reserve on December 29, 2024. Video / Supplied

A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.

The extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.

'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'

Brothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.

NZ Herald spent a day with fisheries officers who encountered a group of divers on Wellington's south coast. One was suspected of having undersized paua. Video / Mark Mitchell

Coastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.

Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.

In Tairua, Riley Elliott combines shark conservation with family life, building a home and raising a family.Video / Mike Scott

Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes

'No-fly list, immediately.'

Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.

Ngāi Tai ki Tamaki says 'affordable fish' excuse doesn't fly.

Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.

Omega-3 fats are credited by many as helping to reduce inflammation in the body.

The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.

Cameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.

Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.

Chairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.

Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.

Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell