'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers say
Far North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?
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Shellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illness
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Big catch: The $3000-a-night NZ fishing lodge bought by global luxury operator
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New controls to prevent spread of oyster disease
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