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Weekend leisure: Reeling in a great catch

Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

'She's dead', son tells rescuers

Rescue launched as pair were dragged out to sea when surfcasting off a popular Hawke's Bay beach.

<i>Geoff Thomas</i>: Divers win champs five times running

Dunedin fishermen catch historic bomb

Fisheries stop haul of 304 undersized paua

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> What a happy hooker

<i>Geoff Thomas</i>: It's all or nothing when it comes to snapper

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Kings never fail to fight for freedom

<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