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Fisherman surprised by whale shark on jetski
A fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / Supplied

Auckland teen reels in 52kg tuna on jetski in Hauraki Gulf
Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube

Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say

Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
The Department of Conservation is investigating after members of an ocean swimming club say they came across people fishing from a boat at Goat Island Marine Reserve.

The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.

'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.

'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.

Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist
A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.

Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied

What it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan
'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'

'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishing
He claimed it would would help manage his depression.

No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest
With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.

Fishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien Macpherson
Brothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.

Ian McCrae: How getting a gun licence has changed
OPINION: Former Orion Health CEO says gun ownership is a privilege, not a right.

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.'

Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs
'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'

Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.

'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.

Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.

'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.