New Zealand'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decisionThe future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.03 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Divers relive breathtaking run-in with orcasOne diver reckons one smiled at him, 'its teeth were literally the size of steak knives'.24 Sep 06:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Fish and Game Council chairman asked to step downAudit raised "serious concerns" about the organisation's governance.29 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
New ZealandMussels warning after food poisoning jumpWarning: don't eat raw mussels after Coromandel food poisoning outbreak.21 Jun 07:15 PM
EmploymentProposal could cut 30 jobs in small communityResult would be devastating for the community.20 Jun 06:38 PM
SportMonster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."07 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's plan to save Hector's dolphin not enough – criticsInterim measures to reduce the number of Hector's dolphin won't be enough, experts say.03 Jun 03:35 AM
SportCatch of the day: Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show kicks offThe event that's always highlighted on thousands of Kiwi fishing calendars.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whitebait numbers fritter awayBorrow pits rejuvenating the whitebait population. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandGiant tuna catch off Hawke's Bay coast sells for $46,000"Danielle" skipper Steve Harvey and crew hauled in a 230kg tuna last week.16 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandWhat the? Clarke Gayford skins kingfish with his teethThe question of why you would want to skin a fish this way remains unanswered.14 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandTakitimu Seafoods boat brings in massive 230kg tuna off Hawke's Bay coastThis enormous fish could sell for $100,000 if the Japanese market is interested.10 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students find entangled humpback whaleA group of students out on a field trip encountered a humpback whale caught up in rope.29 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandSnapper rising to the fisherman's bait in NZ's warmer oceans, as other species sinkIn Auckland the fish casualties include tarakihi, gurnard, trevally, hapuku and john dory.15 Feb 04:00 PM
SportFishing: Lighten load for the nationalsPoints will be gained for using light line in relation to the size of the fish.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive sea lions die in squid netsConservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die13 Feb 06:21 AM
SportFishing: Game fishing hot in warm currentsRare tropical visitors mahimahi can already be found and it is very early in the season.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwept away: Heartbreak of 9 children of drowned coupleDah Htoo Ukay now looks after her four younger brothers at their family home in Henderson.02 Feb 04:00 PM
SportFishing: All power to angling with currentAbility to interpret signals on electronics is more useful than having list of good spots.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermenA helicopter will continue searching by air.28 Jan 02:39 AM
SportFishing: Tekapo brown trout biggestIn the canals, the fish are literally being force fed and grow to an unnatural size.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman shows off monster catchThe kingfish so big you'll have to see to believe it was caught.21 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandOrca treat man and sons to special performance'It was the experience of a lifetime'.17 Jan 05:00 PM
SportFishing: Tips for a top summerWe never stop learning about fishing, so here's some tip to increase your chances.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandListeria discovery forces company to recall salmon productThere are no reports of illness at this point.17 Jan 10:12 AM
New ZealandHook in its mouth: Heartbreaking photo of seagull sparks pleaSeagull has fishing equipment snared around itself, including a hook in its mouth.16 Jan 08:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's scorching seas, and the potential impactsThe heating seas could permanently hurt our marine ecosystem, scientists say.09 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters critical as Japan announces whaling will resumeJapan has announced it will no longer hunt whales in the Southern Ocean.26 Dec 05:34 AM
SportFishing: Strong lines the key to capturing hefty hapukuAn unusual feature this spring is the appearance of baby hapuku in the gulf.13 Dec 04:00 PM
SportFishing: The Graveyard comes to life with big snapperThe west coast is where it's happening.06 Dec 04:00 PM
SportFishing: Whales can provide thrills for boatiesThere are plenty of whales close to Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
SportFishing: Full moon, empty bagMaori calendar suggests poor fishing on bright nights but strong currents help out.22 Nov 04:00 PM
