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Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000
No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition
The winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday.
Watch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.
Waimārama pāua ban extended for two years – again
The extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
'Reckless': Boat with man and two kids aboard crossed path of 51,000 tonne container ship
Man charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.
New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths
A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.
'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tuna
Cameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.
Rising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart
1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZ
Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
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.
Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour
The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.
'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.
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.
Nine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catch
Harley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.
'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'.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Artist aims to shift perspectives on ocean resources
Tim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.
Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day
Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.
A holiday with your teenager can be fun. No, seriously!
I had to convince an adolescent that a hike would be fun. Eventually I wore him down.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Rocky escape: Police scale up warnings to stay safe
Police are reminding fishermen to stay safe when rock fishing after a rescue that involved Police Search and Rescue and the Westpac helicopter took place in the early hours of Friday, February 16. Video / NZ Police