Arrest warrants have been issued for two trout poachers who failed to turn up to court for sentencing.

Central Hawkes Bay's controversial Ruataniwha Dam irrigation scheme received a setback yesterday.

The annual influx of bronze whaler sharks into the Waitemata Harbour has started, and some keen fishermen who specialise in targeting the large fish have been catching them off Bucklands Beach.

Dave Witherow's Open Season is pitched at anglers, travellers, tourists and anyone who appreciates skilfully told fishing yarns.

Pellets laced with 1080 poison will be fed to trout to assess potential risks from the planned massive dump of the pesticide in native forests.

A man caught poaching trout in Rotorua threatened to stab an officer from Fish & Game, which says it is concerned by dangerous behaviour and threats from poachers.

A man has admitted fatally shooting his brother on the opening day of duck hunting season, after he'd been drinking.