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![Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour
The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.
![Nine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catch
Harley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.
![Silt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish population](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Silt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish population
One survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.
![Why should we eat oily fish?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why should we eat oily fish?
Here's why they should be making a regular appearance on our plates.
![Million-dollar fish! Teen hooks huge prize in competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Million-dollar fish! Teen hooks huge prize in competition
Keegan Payne was blown away when told he had won the massive prize.
![Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day
Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.
![Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections
Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.
![Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu
Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.
![Artist wins award for unique gyotaku fish print](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Artist wins award for unique gyotaku fish print
One of Tim Li's prints has won a curator's choice award.
![Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
!['They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
!['Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
![Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
![Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.
![Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
![Fisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companion
Anthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.
![Fish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in Whanganui
DOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.
![Hundreds of dead fish found floating in the sea around Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hundreds of dead fish found floating in the sea around Auckland
Fisherman finds hundreds of dead snapper floating in the sea, washing up on the beach in Auckland on February 23, 2024. Video / Andrew Barker
![Fishing competition cancelled, but money still raised for women in need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fishing competition cancelled, but money still raised for women in need
Despite bad weather nullifying the fishing competition, $17,000 was still raised.
![The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
![New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.