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
PremiumNew 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 ZealandShane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reformsWatch11 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandRemarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands more11 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay fisherman 'unofficially' catches biggest land-based Tuna in NZRegan Ellison caught a 172cm Yellowfin Tuna on the East Cape last month while attempting to catch the first rod-caught land-based marlin in NZ. Video / Regan Ellison @reganzdWatch03 Feb 06:46 PM
New Zealand4000 fishing offences in past year revealedOver the past year, fisheries officers detected more than 3,000 offences during inspections of recreational fishing boats. Video / Corey FlemingWatch31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competitionThe winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday. 27 Jan 01:51 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandFisherman surprised by whale shark on jetskiA fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandUS man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing tripThe beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.18 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetskiThe jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandClean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay watersWhy keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.13 Jan 01:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaimārama pāua ban extended for two years – againThe extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.05 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless': Boat with man and two kids aboard crossed path of 51,000 tonne container shipMan charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.23 Oct 07:21 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New Zealand'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tunaCameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZOfficial information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark MitchellWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost timeThe season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.06 Sep 02:46 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, DunedinA fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.Watch03 Jun 09:57 PM
