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!['They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
![Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
![Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.
![Have rod, will travel: Puketapu 20-year-old shines at world fly fishing champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Have rod, will travel: Puketapu 20-year-old shines at world fly fishing champs
Hugo Pearce finished eighth at the world champs in Slovakia.
!['Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion
"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."
![Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'
Closure of 'trophy' trout lake on eve of fishing season a 'blow to anglers' - Fish & Game
!['Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve
The fisherman was caught in the act eight times.
!['Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season
A wet spring and summer mean game bird populations are thriving.
![Fishing contest ready to ride waves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
![Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.
![Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers
Reductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.