Fishing: Big tides great for snapper
Having the moon so close to the earth has a positive impact on fishing.
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Frenzy above and below water
Snapper action hots up when SeaHawk heads out. And then a kingfish arrives.
Fishing: Can the cans and store all rubbish
Plastic bags, other flotsam and jetsam choking our waterways and the fish.
Search continues for missing Bowentown Fisherman
The search continues today for a fisherman missing off the Bowentown bar near Waihi. Reporter: BOP Times
Missing hunter: Family appeals for sightings
Keen hunter Cameron Young, 37, was last seen in Kaituna, Marlborough.
Fishing: Tips and tricks in hunting snapper
With season in full swing until May, some advice from seasoned anglers.
Close encounters: kayak fisherman's shark tale
"The next thing, I saw blood and I was reeling in a [fish] head with no body on it."
Toxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfish
Shellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.
Fishing: Late spawning runs fill the lakes
The rivers at Lake Taupo are full of fish after a slow start to the winter spawning runs.
Flying shark scares fisherman
Kiwi fisherman stunned as shark flies off the water right by his jetski. Supplied by Facebook / Jetski Fishing Show
Fishing: Good time to beach snapper
Good time of year for targeting large snapper off the beach with a torpedo and long-line.
Marine reserve boosts snapper outside borders
New Auckland study shows benefits of marine protected areas extend past their boundaries.
Fishing: Learning the basics of boating vital
What can happen when inexperience, ignorance and boats come together.
Fishing: Plenty of fish waiting to be found
Strong west/northwest winds made fishing difficult but there are fish to be found.
Rare shellfish: Men fined $500 each
Two men have been fined for taking toheroa from 90 Mile Beach.
Police accept missing fisherman is dead
The search for the fisherman will not only be by foot but also by air.
Fishing: The magic of opening day
Season openings are a powerful part of New Zealand's outdoor heritage.
Fisherman disappears as group rushes to help
A group of fisherman rushed to help a man when he disappeared into surf.
Myriad of plant plankton keep snapper plentiful
Our snapper is not in fact a true snapper in international terms.
Kaipara birthday trip turns into tragedy
The fishing trip was a long-awaited bonding session for Alan Saunders and his grandson.
Dead whale sparks caution for Nelson boaties
The dead whale appears to be drifting in a northerly direction.
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.