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Finding perfect spot key to becoming a rock star
Where can I go to catch a fish from the shore around Auckland?
Searching for missing fisherman off Tauranga
Police are searching for a 60-year-old fisherman who has been missing all day.
Keeping an eye on the eels in the spa
An eel spa is not the latest in beauty fads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Real hero' rescues fishermen stranded on rock in dark
Fishermen rescued off rock after getting caught by rising tide near Orere Pt.
Fishing for fun needs to change: think tank
NZ's fishermen are being urged to embrace a licensing fee, but Government isn't biting.
Prepare well to catch fish in winter
When fishing during the winter months it is important to be prepared.
The stronger the current, the better
OPINION: When it comes to catching just about any fish, current is the key.
Fishing like it was five decades ago
Fishing at the Chatham Islands is like fishing around the main land five decades ago.
Winter storms stirring up the water will help
Fishing should pick up after the wild weather which struck during the week.
Trout spawning runs get under way
Heavy rainfall and a drop in temperature gives way to the trout spawning runs.
Full moon's influence does not always leave fishermen howling
It is a common belief that fishing is always hard during the phase of a full moon.
Big fish more accessible at this time of year
These deep-water monsters are not easily encountered.
Fishing: Cooler days mean a choice
Snapper fishing changes with the season and there are two main options available.
fish signal where the action is at this time of the year
There are plenty of fish around, but they are not spread all over the ocean.
Little man, big fish
Seven-year-old Awarua WiHongi is proof small people can achieve big things.
Fishing: Cold snap brings out trout in the lakes around Rotorua
The first trout have started to congregate at stream mouths in the Rotorua lakes.
Shark tale: Fishers' great white surprise
Fishermen looking to tag bronze whaler sharks instead came upon three great whites.
Fishing: Time to learn lesson that's taught by circle hooks
The advent of circle hooks, also known as long-line hooks or recurved hooks.
Watch NZH Local Focus: LegaSea Hawke's Bay fears for local fish stocks
LegaSea Hawke's Bay wants MPI to increase restrictions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Challenging conditions over Easter
The weather seems destined to influence fishing far more than usual.
Fishing: Shallow-thinking can produce
There are some spots around the coast where snapper can be hooked in shallow water.
Fishing monitor's link to industry decried
Greenpeace will lodge a complaint to the Auditor General over FishServe.
Fishing monitor owned by Seafood NZ
The company which monitors the fishing industry is owned by its biggest lobby group.
Fishing: Patches of hot action available
Rare patches of hot action around the coast, but overall the summer won't be memorable.
Angler breaks own record with 420kg marlin
Donna Pascoe has broken her own record by landing a monster 420kg blue marlin.
Lie-detectors, rubber ducks, now curtains
Businessman who demanded a fishing contest winner take polygraph declared bankrupt.
Consider snapper fishing in waterfront debate
Fishing: This summer has not been a memorable one for fishing in the harbour.
Teen wins $50k in fishing competition
A teen who caught a 203.7kg marlin has won big at a Bay of Islands fishing competition.