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Golden run of weather ideal for catching snapper

The Indian Summer continues to bring warm sea conditions and snapper fishing has taken off.

World's most succulent seafood

The lesson took place on a remote section of our rocky coast about eight hours' drive from Auckland.

Watch: Maori leaders oppose Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary

NZ fishing industry shrinking

New Zealand's fishing, aquaculture and seafood industry appears to be in the doldrums.

Canny operator hones in on top fishing spots

With a 3.6m high tide in the harbour, the channels would be unfishable.

Taine Randell chases big money in China

What does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?

'Lie detector' promoter in receivership

David Baty, the director of Prestige Events, still hasn't handed over ute prize to contest winners.

Public taking all the hits in snapper fiasco

There could and should be millions more snapper in the Hauraki Gulf.

Fishing dispute: Lie detector 'not perfect'

The man who put a Hawke's Bay fisherman through a lie detector test over disputed catch stands by the results but admits the test isn't perfect.

Editorial: Major marine law overhaul has fish-hooks

When the weather is kind, the Hauraki Gulf teems with runabouts filled with fishers hoping for a catch.

Raewyn Peart: Marine protection proposals need more work

The Government's proposals for revamping our marine protection legislation are long overdue. It is now 45 years since the Marine Reserves Act 1971 came into force, writes Raewyn Peart.

Jeremy Helson: Recreational fishing parks are not marine protected areas

If commercial fishing is prohibited inside the boundaries of Recreational Fishing Parks, the displaced fishing effort will simply increase pressure on fish stocks outside the park boundaries, writes Jeremy Helson.

Fishing: Which bait to use while waiting with bated breath

Katherine Short: Fishing parks decision disappointing

Hopefully the creation of these parks may shift the debate from who should get what, to what is holding back the fisheries to be more abundant, writes Katherine Short.

Gulf fishery plan hits rough water

The Govt's plan to limit commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf has received a less than enthusiastic response.

Hauraki Gulf park: fishing will be allowed

But Government plans to banish commercial operators from catching fish that are popular with recreational fishers.

Gulf park ban details known today

Details of a controversial new marine park for recreational fishing that will banish commercial operators from the inner Hauraki Gulf will be released today.

Cartoon: Commercial fishing ban?