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![Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish
'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'
![Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin
A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.
![Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
![NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Expo embarks on maiden voyage to Mystery Creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Expo embarks on maiden voyage to Mystery Creek
The event will showcase all things marine.
![Police chase in Hauraki Gulf: Officers board boat, find undersize crayfish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police chase in Hauraki Gulf: Officers board boat, find undersize crayfish
Police found undersize crayfish, and more than fishing quotas allow.
!['Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishing
Fisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.
!['Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserve
The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.
![The Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in Fiji
From inland Ōtane, to boarding fishing ships in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
![Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
![Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
!['Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.
!['Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
![Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
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.
![Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life
Retiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.
![Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu
Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.
![Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
![Probe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Probe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beach
Clam boat beached in early hours of the morning.
!['Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
![Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
![Fisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companion
Anthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.
![Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.