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<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Get clued up to keep safe

Fishy tail of shark attack wins woman her contest

A shark attacked a snapper and bit off part of its body as it was being reeled in by an angler - but left enough on the hook for the fisher to win her contest.

Don't take seafood from marine reserves - DOC

Police chopper saves fisherman at Piha

Shark steaks for summer

Childhood delight in wharf fish

Warm waters bring sharks to shore

Warm sea temperatures are a blessing for swimmers in the western Bay of Plenty, but the warmer waters are also bringing unwanted guests closer to shore.

Marlborough blue cod fishing to start in April

Fishing burglar fined

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Boys bag off-field trophies

Anchoring fast at the flick of a switch

Big kingfish in abundance but snapper need plenty of coaxing

Deep water fishing is firing at the moment, with large numbers of kingfish over deep pinnacles and reefs in the Hauraki Gulf.

Cross-breeding raises hopes for rare dolphin

Anglers refused access to river over summer

Mahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayak

Fresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> A change of tackle

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Warmer weather drawing the big snapper into shallower water

Mama Grizzly Palin's bear hug disturbs experts

Sarah Palin's in trouble over a segment of her Alaskan reality TV show.