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.
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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
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
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
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
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
Despite bad weather nullifying the fishing competition, $17,000 was still raised.
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
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
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.
Men plucked from ocean in extreme wind as boat sinks during Megafish competition
'It all happened very fast', says the fishing club manager of boaties' rescue.
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.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Watch: Two boys - aged 11 and 12 - each land their first marlin
William Andrews, 11, and Elliot Mobberley, 12, caught their first marlins on holiday.
Young duo's first marlin catch
"We've caught a marlin every day this year": William Andrews, 11, and his mate Elliot Mobberley, 12, celebrated new years day with their first ever marlin catches. Video / Supplied
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
'Not Gus’: Twist in tale of Kiwi spearfisher who killed beloved Sydney fish
Sydney locals have been mourning the 40-year-old groper's reported death.
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.
Watch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hour
A shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.
Letters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand art
OPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."
Watch: Family accidentally hooks mako shark
Dramatic video captures huge shark leaping out of water.
'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still alive
Graphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.
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.
The truth about fish oil: Is it as good as we think?
It's promoted for a number of health benefits, but is it truly healthy?
Is Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?
Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.
Auckland Fish Market could be sold and turned into waterfront apartments
The Fish Market started in 1904 selling fresh fish and seafood.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
Paradise regained: What the Hauraki Gulf could look like in the year 2173
Scientists imagine a thriving Hauraki Gulf 150 years from now. Here's how it could happen.
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.