Massive marlin caught at weekend

Marlin were late arriving in local waters this year but over the Beach Hop weekend, eight were weighed in by members of the Whangamata Ocean Sports Club — and all were striped marlin. Club manager Phil Keogh said in the eight days from Saturday March 18 to Sunday March 26, 14 were weighed in. Pictured are anglers and their teams, Louise Breen with his 127kg marlin, Aaron Levien (127.8kg), Paul Oldham (141.7kg), Darren Orchard (150.8kg) and Steve Porter whose 173.8kg marlin is the largest of the year so far.

Marlin - one of eight weighed in at Whangamata Ocean Sports Club last weekend - March 25-26.

Image 1 of 4: Marlin - one of eight weighed in at Whangamata Ocean Sports Club last weekend - March 25-26.

Protest on Hewletts Road
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More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 and Hewlett’s Road after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning to join a national day of disruption launched by Te Pāti Māori to coincide with Budget day.

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David Seymour goes into the blue at Mount Maunganui
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