PremiumPremiumBusinessSparks fly in fresh fight between fishing companies and GreenpeaceWar of words heats up on the high seas as deep sea fishers bite back.25 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandSailor slams into wharf after falling asleep at wheel for 20 minutesSailor had been asleep at wheel of catamaran for 20 minutes before it slammed into wharf.16 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandDangerous act: Swimmers risking mutilation or deathJumpers trying to leap into a boat's propeller wash, or as close as they can to a boat.10 Feb 06:01 PM
CrimeProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation BillProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.10 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCoronavirus: Crayfish backlog builds, fishers fear not filling quotasDecision needed on 80 tonnes of live crayfish that cannot be sent to China.03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands petition for greater seabird protectionMore than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelA 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & BirdA Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.23 Jan 03:07 AM
New Zealand100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki GulfMembers of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.18 Jan 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGame fishing holds a place in NZ cultureCatching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.18 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'14 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandGovernment moves to end export of whitebaitAbout 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.13 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFishing for fun: Kiwi birthright in peril or a sector that needs reeling in?Recreational fishing is anything but relaxing if some weekend warriors are to be believed.09 Dec 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."04 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Waves go ballistic': Desperate, doomed bid to save man swept off rocks'There's only one thing I can say - people who go out there should have a life jacket on.'17 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children huntingMum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.16 Nov 11:02 PM
BusinessNZ's biggest fishing company pins flat profit on climate changeFishing company Sanford holds steady despite difficult financial year.13 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandLack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - NationalPeople are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.10 Nov 03:33 AM
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 ZealandKaweka Forest Park death: Hunter died of 'medical event'A member of a hunting party who died on Saturday has been identified.23 Oct 02:12 AM
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 ZealandHunting party member dies in Hawke's Bay mountainsRescuers attempted to recover the body last night but were unable to due to bad weather.19 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandTrout fishing season kicks offBad weather makes the start of trout fishing season challenging for anglers in Rotorua.01 Oct 05:25 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 ZealandGun laws pass first hurdle in ParliamentThe legislation would introduce a gun register, as well as increasing penalties.24 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandNZ gun law reforms: Firearms register finally hereMuch-called for register should hit criminal underground's black market.13 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandCatch a lift? Hitchhiking seal climbs aboard fishing boatWhakatāne anglers share boat with a seal.03 Sep 10:26 PM
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 ZealandDramatic increase in Hauraki Gulf snapper catchRecreational catch has nearly tripled in past 30 years.28 Aug 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yetSeventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingGovt shoots itself in the foot with its bungled buybackCOMMENT: The gun back won't get close to ridding New Zealand of high-powered weapons.14 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessLuxury NZ lodge to be sold in bitter $38 million feudThe sale is another act of a long-running $38m legal saga.05 Aug 04:59 AM
New ZealandMystery death of $40k stag: Did poachers shoot prized deer?Poachers may not have killed a trophy stag worth $40,000, owner now believes.30 Jul 05:00 PM
