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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.
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."
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
Hawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizes
He said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.
Fishermen get two-for-one surprise when kingfish spits out kahawai
Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington's videos have gone viral online.
River runs dry killing trout and eels after scorching summer temperatures
Officials are hoping for wetter conditions after dozens of fish were found dead.
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
Locals devastated after Kiwi 'triumphantly' spears iconic Sydney fish
The gentle marine giant is being remembered as an amiable and true diving companion.
After a decade of profits, Sealord posts a net loss of $4m
The company counts the costs of a poor fishing season and an IT upgrade.
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
The young boy and the sea: 8yo lands marlin twice his size
Nate Barratt battled to bring in the monster fish for an hour and twenty minutes.
'Mushy' fish n chips: Starving snapper alarms holiday fishermen
Reports of skinny, pale, and "mushy" snapper in Northland indicate the fish is starving.
Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer
Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.
Shellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin cause
NZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.
Lake Ōkataina partially reopens, fee to be charged at wash station
The lake's been closed over a month as protections were put in place against gold clams.