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
New ZealandDiseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara HarbourThe fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserveThe Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandExpert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weatherThe Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.14 May 06:00 AM
KahuNine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catchHarley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.13 May 05:16 AM
Crime'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boatGoodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.09 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandArtist aims to shift perspectives on ocean resourcesTim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.30 Apr 09:49 PM
New ZealandCunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open dayTrout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.19 Apr 12:51 AM
TravelA 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.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
New ZealandRocky escape: Police scale up warnings to stay safePolice are reminding fishermen to stay safe when rock fishing after a rescue that involved Police Search and Rescue and the Westpac helicopter took place in the early hours of Friday, February 16. Video / NZ PoliceWatch20 Feb 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion2024 a make-or-break year for Hauraki GulfOPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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 Watch19 Jan 05:49 AM
New ZealandYoung 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 / SuppliedWatch16 Jan 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Team effort': Tropical tuna hauled aboard by family near Cape KidnappersForget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.05 Jan 01:52 AM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spotHis partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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."02 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessBunnings caught short: Pinged for under-sized snapper in BBQ adBunnings agrees to yank ad showing friends cooking undersized fish on beach.12 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandTransport watchdog calls for regulation of all recreational skippers, boatsTAIC has identified nationwide safety issues relating to recreational boats and boating.11 May 11:00 PM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
KahuJamie Tuuta to chair Sealord GroupJamie Tuuta is chairman of Whakaata Māori and Tourism New Zealand.08 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandFocus: Gareth Cooke on Project Kahurangi launch Project Kahurangi is New Zealand's first marine conservation digital library. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch10 Jan 11:53 PM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Best Beach 2023 best way to start the new yearEDITORIAL: It's been another long and difficult year; thank goodness we can hit the beach!31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fishermanThe alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.29 Dec 07:51 PM
