Govt assessing whether hunting will be allowed at level 3
Covid-19 website wrongly states hunting banned at level 3 but Govt is reserving judgement.
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Missing Stewart Island hunter found after extended shoreline search
He survived nearly three days on meat from a deer he'd shot earlier, and limpets and paua.
'Chick scientists' councillor told to quit
Ken Cochrane given until Friday to quit after his comments about whitebait working group.
A 273kg fish! Napier fishermen get lucky in Gisborne
Two brothers, two marlin. It's just luck.
Sparks fly in fresh fight between fishing companies and Greenpeace
War of words heats up on the high seas as deep sea fishers bite back.
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Sailor had been asleep at wheel of catamaran for 20 minutes before it slammed into wharf.
Dangerous act: Swimmers risking mutilation or death
Jumpers trying to leap into a boat's propeller wash, or as close as they can to a boat.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Coronavirus: Crayfish backlog builds, fishers fear not filling quotas
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Are whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?
Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?
Thousands petition for greater seabird protection
More than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.
A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'
A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.
Commercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & Bird
A Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.
100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture
Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.
Sulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island
'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'
Government moves to end export of whitebait
About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.
Fishing for fun: Kiwi birthright in peril or a sector that needs reeling in?
Recreational fishing is anything but relaxing if some weekend warriors are to be believed.
Suspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out
"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."
'Waves go ballistic': Desperate, doomed bid to save man swept off rocks
'There's only one thing I can say - people who go out there should have a life jacket on.'
Kiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children hunting
Mum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.
NZ's biggest fishing company pins flat profit on climate change
Fishing company Sanford holds steady despite difficult financial year.
Lack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - National
People are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.
'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision
The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.
Kaweka Forest Park death: Hunter died of 'medical event'
A member of a hunting party who died on Saturday has been identified.
Fish being fed plastics in NZ pollution study
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Hunting party member dies in Hawke's Bay mountains
Rescuers attempted to recover the body last night but were unable to due to bad weather.
Trout fishing season kicks off
Bad weather makes the start of trout fishing season challenging for anglers in Rotorua.
Watch: Divers relive breathtaking run-in with orcas
One diver reckons one smiled at him, 'its teeth were literally the size of steak knives'.
Gun laws pass first hurdle in Parliament
The legislation would introduce a gun register, as well as increasing penalties.
NZ gun law reforms: Firearms register finally here
Much-called for register should hit criminal underground's black market.