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Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.
Nine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catch
Harley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.
'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Artist aims to shift perspectives on ocean resources
Tim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.
Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day
Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.
A holiday with your teenager can be fun. No, seriously!
I had to convince an adolescent that a hike would be fun. Eventually I wore him down.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
'Holy cr*p - never seen that before'
Fishermen Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington were shocked when they caught a kingfish in Northland and it spat out a kahawai. Video / Murray Wootton / J.E. Wilds
Young duo's first marlin catch
"We've caught a marlin every day this year": William Andrews, 11, and his mate Elliot Mobberley, 12, celebrated new years day with their first ever marlin catches. Video / Supplied
Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.
'Team effort': Tropical tuna hauled aboard by family near Cape Kidnappers
Forget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.
'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacket
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.
'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion
"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Letters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reserves
OPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.
Skipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.
Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.
Bunnings caught short: Pinged for under-sized snapper in BBQ ad
Bunnings agrees to yank ad showing friends cooking undersized fish on beach.