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Surfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beach
Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy Morris
Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season
Bluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them.
Teenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attack
A youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.
'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelled
Richard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.
Fishermen beat shark with broom after beast takes giant tuna's tail
The trio of men beat the shark away as they tried to haul the fish onboard.
US man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing trip
The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.
Watch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetski
The jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.
Northland oyster farm's $200k loss leads to tech innovation
Northland oyster farm adopts new tech post-Cyclone Gabrielle for storm resilience.
Joseph Parker on love, family, his greatest fear... and Brussels sprouts
'We only live one life and we should all enjoy it together.'
Fishing TV legend Matt Watson on his greatest fear - and the Kiwi he admires most
TV fishing host on his hopes for NZ, his greatest fear and what's left on his bucket list.
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Eastern Fish & Game council elections: Murray Ferris and Mark Sceats retain seats
Sceats starts second term. Ferris, a long-time council member, plans to retire after this.
'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.
'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers
“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules
Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.
NZ King Salmon half-year profit down
Chairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
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.
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs
'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
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
Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.
Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu
Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.
Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish
“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."