Cape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhand
Pātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana Jnr fell overboard near Cape Palliser on October 11.
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Action hotting up on both coasts but large fish still coming from the deeper water.
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Most fish are males getting ready for spawning.
Racing: Long-lines getting good beach results
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Ocean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.
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Fishing: West coast spot for snapper
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Police net small fry in alleged fraud case
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Wellington divers discover giant squid on beach
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Moving shadows: Whitebait season now open and runs through until end of November.
Fishy money: Deal done on cash seized in flawed fraud investigation
Black market fish dealer agrees to split hidden cash with authorities.
Fishing: Plenty of puff in smoking
Fish fresh from smoker an age-old way of preserving large catches and storing for later.
MPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issue
MPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.
Fishing: New moon means bonanza
Snapper bite well on lunar phases: All fish more active when currents are flowing well.
Fishing: Whopper tale for youngster
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AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed
MPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.
Fishing: Warm weather will turn tide
Best action out in the deep water where temperatures are still nudging 15 degrees mark.
Fishing: Great tips from one of best
Memorable pieces of advice as fishing loses one of its most knowledgeable characters.
Net value - Could salmon be king in NZ?
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Fishing: East coast tuna run frenzy
Southern bluefin creating excitement off Gisborne for sport fishing fraternity.
Fishing: John dory a great story ...
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Fishing boats refusing to take Govt observers: Forest & Bird
Lobby group says data shows 'industry is plagued by rogue operators'.
Fishing industry open to cameras, but there's a catch
Vessel operators say no issue with cameras but who pays and where does the data go?