Fishing: Tekapo brown trout biggest
In the canals, the fish are literally being force fed and grow to an unnatural size.
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Fisherman shows off monster catch
The kingfish so big you'll have to see to believe it was caught.
Clarke Gayford: The lure of accessories
It's no longer just how big your tranducer is, but how clever, writes Clarke Gayford.
World-record angler - leave me be or I'll hide the mega-fish
It would be the biggest brown trout ever - if it ever emerges.
Mystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?
"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.
A 302kg blue marlin caught on 15kg line
Pending world record for young Northland marlin angler.
Fishing: Tips for a top summer
We never stop learning about fishing, so here's some tip to increase your chances.
Hook in its mouth: Heartbreaking photo of seagull sparks plea
Seagull has fishing equipment snared around itself, including a hook in its mouth.
Castaways: Divers surface to see boat drifting 1km away
Brothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.
Powerboat capsizes in Hauraki Gulf; four rescued
Two boats rescued two boaties each after they saw a powerboat capsize.
Inflatable boat nearly mowed down by cruise ship 'ran out of fuel'
Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.
Clarke Gayford's 'sexy' photo of his latest catch
Clarke Gayford shows off a 30kg kingfish he caught while jigging in Gisborne.
Bethells Beach fisherman missing for three days
The search resumes for a man in his 50s who went fishing at Bethells Beach on Sunday.
Clarke Gayford: All hail the King(fish)
Nowhere else in the world does it grow as big as here, writes Clarke Gayford.
Clarke Gayford: Fishing your feelings
It's a pursuit that's the most addictive real-life puzzle, writes Clarke Gayford.
'Holy crap! There's a whole bunch of fins coming towards us'
Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.
Calls for crayfish fishing ban for Auckland, Bay of Plenty as population 'collapses'
Forest & Bird wants to see a three-year ban to allow the population to recover.
Fishing: Strong lines the key to capturing hefty hapuku
An unusual feature this spring is the appearance of baby hapuku in the gulf.
Fishing: Full moon, empty bag
Maori calendar suggests poor fishing on bright nights but strong currents help out.
Fishing: School's in on snapper spots
Skipper's insight lets ex-All Black and mates pull in stunning haul.
Rapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZ
Surge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.
Fishing: Snapper rigs need to suit the varied conditions
Action hotting up on both coasts but large fish still coming from the deeper water.
Luxury chopper firm's big day: The Sheik, 11 bodyguards, 2 kahawai and $85,000 bill
Great Barrier heli-fishing trip ended in a lamb lunch and $900 tips for wait staff.
Fishing: Hot start to season as snapper fishing takes off
Most fish are males getting ready for spawning.
Racing: Long-lines getting good beach results
Long-lines set with torpedoes off west coast beaches are producing good catches.
Police and MPI seize over 700 undersize paua
The joint operation uncovered a massive illegal haul of paua, most of them undersize.
Fishing: More sharks now — but no Megalodon
Can we expect to see more sharks turning up off our beaches this summer?
Fishing: Drifting snaffles snapper
Fishing through the turn of the tide will cover all the options.
Carpe diem: Three battlers take top fishing spot
Three unlikely battlers win World Carp Classic in the name of New Zealand.