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
PremiumLifestyleAl 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
PremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squats07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressing06 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity's ambition to launch Northland's first fully accessible fishing boat22 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to survive29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing17 Jun 06:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the dayWatch10 Jun 06:47 PM
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
New ZealandRemarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands moreNorthern bluefin tuna are a delicacy in Japan, where they sell for over $5000 a kg.11 Feb 02:26 AM
New Zealand‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti IslandA family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.10 Feb 04:39 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
