Geoff Thomas writes: My friends' experience is a stark lesson in the danger of discarding anything in the water that is not natural.

The moon does affect the weather, and it usually delivers fine, settled conditions.

Fish are motivated by two factors - food and security.

Incredible footage shows shark making a spectacular break for freedom.

Over the past five years nobody has beaten four out of the six trophies in the Rheem Big Six Challenge. But this year Tony Cain changed that.

Sharks coming in close to the shallows, providing a lot of action and entertainment.

There are several golden rules that apply when fishing from the rocks.

A young fisher who caused a stir after reeling in and releasing a bronze whaler shark in the Coromandel said he was "helping the species".

WATCH: A beach-goer says he was amazed to watch a group of young fishers haul in and release a "bloody great" bronze whaler shark.

Two young men in a kayak managed to haul a 150kg shark to shore in the Bay of Plenty last night.

It is a good opportunity to teach youngsters how to tie basic knots.

Kiwi anglers will be able to log their catch this summer - and contribute to data around our fish stocks - thanks to a free app.

Where there is a large reef structure, it is pretty obvious that it is potentially good country for crays.

Important fishery in good shape after Kaikoura earthquake.

The recent earthquakes have affected fishing, and after last weekend's shake the fishing was fickle.

Our most popular fish, the snapper is not actually a snapper, and it has many names.

The search for the fisherman still missing after the Francie disaster has been called off.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.

Crayfish, big snapper and kingfish are all on the menu at the moment.

For the first time, scientists will construct a detailed picture stretching back more than 500 years of how we've affected our most important fisheries species - potentially genetically.

The body of an elderly man has been found in a small Canterbury fishing community.

Summer fishing is here, and prospects are looking good for the first holiday weekend of the season.

Drifting will be the best way to find a snapper on the Hauraki Gulf this weekend.

There are many reasons why travellers like to visit Amsterdam. But who goes there for the fishing?

The Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.

At 6am next Saturday a siren will mark the signal to start casting and dozens of anglers lined up along the banks of the Ohau Channel will send their lines out across the water.

Influential recreational fishing group Legasea has added its voice to calls for further investigation into fish dumping in NZ.

A fishing advocacy group says leaked documents show the Ministry for Primary Industries isn't prosecuting commercial fishers despite knowing about widespread fish dumping for years.

Kahawai have moved in close in good numbers and can be found by locating birds, and out wide in the Hauraki Gulf barracouta are still around.

New Zealand's booming population and relaxed recreational fishing rules mean more stringent bag limits and seasonal closures are inevitable, new paper says.