New ZealandGrim milestone: Drownings climb to highest in over a decadeWater-related tragedies surpass last year's statistics as males urged to be better.28 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandPāua fishing to return to KaikōuraDavid Parker has decided the pāua fishing season will take place from 15 April to 15 June.27 Dec 03:54 AM
New Zealand'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocksThe 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.24 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandLure of free fish driving up drowning statistics - expertsAs the cost of living bites, many can't afford bad weather getting in the way.20 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at PaihiaWeigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Watch18 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandSalmon declining as water warms in DunedinCatching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.15 Nov 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi garage inventor snapped up in sport fishing revolutionLaid up in hospital once for weeks, he wondered if he’d ever get a chance to fish again.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch whitebaiters still fishing after season closesFour people fishing whitebait were spotted in the Avon River, a day after season's end.31 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze at Whatipu Beach after two fishermen rescuedEmergency services responded to missing fishermen callout, then spotted the fire in Huia.19 Oct 08:20 PM
New ZealandMPI catch fishers with five times the limit of kahawaiThe daily bag limit for kahawai is 20 per person. The pair were caught with 211.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFocus: The Enchanter tragedy investigationWhen the Enchanter sank in March, five men lost their lives and critics of skipper Lance Goodhew say his bad decision led to the disaster. Video / Mike Scott Watch24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - studyPackaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.22 Sep 06:36 AM
New ZealandWhat a whooper! 14.9kg rainbow trout hookedOne of the bigger rainbows has been caught in the Mackenzie canals.09 Sep 05:45 AM
CrimeBucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for manPeople caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.02 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandPair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on FacebookAbout 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.01 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiters' vehicles banned from Avon River red zoneComplaints of speeding risks the safety of dog-walkers, cyclists and pedestrians.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7kThe boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Torture' or 'cancel culture'? School turns down fishing scholarshipTeacher says game fishing is torture - others say move is 'cancel culture gone mad'.19 Jul 06:35 AM
New Zealand10-year-old already a dab hand at fishing - and life lessonsAxel Goldsbury is helping feed his family using survival skills he learned online.09 Jun 07:16 PM
KahuTaranaki hapū want rāhui on shellfish for two yearsHundreds of visitors collected kaimoana – especially pāua – during the last two summers.09 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandButchered great white shark upsets Northland iwi and DoCKaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.25 May 07:41 PM
New Zealand'Recidivist' pāua poacher sentenced for Wellington haulPolice found Felesese Sam Pati and his diving partner with 319 pāua in two wet backpacks.19 May 07:06 AM
OpinionJeremy Helson: Recreational fishing limit move brings amateur and professional systems closerOPINION: The move should be welcomed by the commercial fishing industry.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fishermanA rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.29 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandFisheries Minister David Parker rules for daily limits on finfishThis comes after a group of fishermen caught 1500-2000 pink maomao fish.20 Apr 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMissing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be foundPolice reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.19 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandFamily of missing Ōpōtiki fisherman appeals for sightingsPolice call for members of the public to report any sightings of items of interest.19 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fishermanThe search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.18 Apr 07:40 AM
New ZealandEnchanter skipper convicted of 2009 Maritime NZ chargeLance Goodhew was one of four fishing vessel charter operators fined in 2009.25 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandFather-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.21 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandFishing tragedy: Skipper's call to land an hour before losing signalA protection order has been placed on all debris of the charter boat Enchanter.21 Mar 06:02 AM
New ZealandWoman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seizedA woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.07 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan catches 14.5kg snapper from his own deckBrent Davies has always wanted to catch a fish from his deck, on Tuesday he gave it a go.16 Feb 04:50 AM
