New ZealandNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century questThe marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.02 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandHot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event monthDrawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.01 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms17 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shift15 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumOpinionActor, writer and Rakino Islander Elisabeth Easther toasts a win for nature28 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fishing fury – Matt Watson blasts Shane Jones and his 'mates' over rule changes25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’Watch25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCall to ban public from killer coast line after fishermen drown at notorious pointMore than 20 people have drowned at Papanui Point, prompting calls for the spot to close.02 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandRemedial work lined up for stricken Ahuriri wharfThe council closed part of Nelson Quay wharf, carpark and the boat ramp five weeks ago.30 Nov 11:27 PM
Auckland'Take note': Fishing protest organiser says Govt needs to start listeningThe One Ocean protest has travelled nearly 30km from Albany to Mission Bay.21 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights upNZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up. Zelenskyy reluctant to accept Trump's peace deal, as land is involved. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Nov 07:10 PM
New Zealand'It's a bit unique': First-time protesters plan harbour bridge convoyFisherman Ben Chissell says the protest grew from a Facebook post in October.20 Nov 08:52 PM
OpinionGoat Island marine reserve turns 50 as protections set to expandThe Goat Island reserve has safeguarded 556ha of ocean since 1975.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAl Brown: I still get triggered by tiny things. I'd be lost without fishingHang out on Cornwallis Wharf with the fishing chef. 12 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Raglan fisherman enters second weekA man in his 20s was seen falling into the sea last Monday.02 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boatThe boat will be refitted for people with disabilities and health challenges.22 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the daySick days, power bills and fishing practices: Herald NOW’s panel discusses the day’s news.Watch10 Jun 06:47 PM
New ZealandDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailNZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new ventureLanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.16 May 12:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New PlymouthThe cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.18 Apr 05:40 AM
WorldSearch intensifies for man feared taken by shark during NSW fishing eventHe fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.24 Feb 04:41 AM
New Zealand87kg whopper one of record number of yellowfin caught near TaurangaRecord yellowfin tuna catch in Tauranga, outpacing marlin this season.17 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandShane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reformsOcean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Feb 10:19 PM
