The west coast has been the bright spot on the snapper fishing scene.

EXCLUSIVE: Early-morning raid on home involving the AOS was ruled unreasonable.

Fishing is all about the weather.

Is spring here, or isn't it?

Paua divers pushed for ban which tourism industry says is based on outdated law

The scallop season opens tomorrow.

A monster from the sea has washed up near Wellington, we're not squidding!

Moving shadows: Whitebait season now open and runs through until end of November.

Black market fish dealer agrees to split hidden cash with authorities.

Snapper bite well on lunar phases: All fish more active when currents are flowing well.

There are still some large snapper to be hooked but 9kg monsters pretty hard to find.

MPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.

Best action out in the deep water where temperatures are still nudging 15 degrees mark.

Memorable pieces of advice as fishing loses one of its most knowledgeable characters.

Could king salmon become "as big as dairy" for New Zealand? Pattrick Smellie investigates.

Fish need to be encouraged to eat in winter and berley is the best way to attract them.

Southern bluefin creating excitement off Gisborne for sport fishing fraternity.

Choosing a fish to literally pick up, then this one is a good candidate however you do it.

Vessel operators say no issue with cameras but who pays and where does the data go?

Phases of the lunar body also affects movement of fish.

Our warm weather prolonging season as water stays tepid.

Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash says overfishing of hoki is "totally unacceptable".

Fisheries report casts doubt on industry claims that hoki is being fished sustainably.

A Kiwi tech company has designed a new wrinkle product - sourced from hoki skins.

Going back in time is all part of bucket list 'offshore' experience.

NZ"s 'First Man' takes to Twitter to reveal his latest close encounter.

Labour and NZ First are working on a solution to the Kermadec Sanctuary impasse.

Warmer weather and water sees fish remain in channels.

Find right water temperature and decent snapper hauls can be found off Auckland.

Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.