New ZealandShark washed ashore trapped in netA shark, more than two metres long and believed to be a bronze whaler, washed ashore on Auckland's Browns Bay beach just after midday today.02 Mar 07:45 AM
LifestyleHuge fish a record for NZ womanNo woman in New Zealand has caught a bigger fish than the giant Pacific bluefin tuna that Aucklander Donna Pascoe reeled in this week22 Feb 04:30 PM
SportBig kings reign in fight at NationalsKingfish are the prime target at present, with mega-sized models up to 40kg coming from the top of the Coromandel Peninsula at spots like Square Top Island.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmall fry's big catchWitnesses and club officials are verifying a Northland 8-year-old's feat of landing a marlin 10 times his own weight.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishers following rules over the holiday periodNorthland fisheries officers say they have seen little illegal fishing over the holiday period.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPair snapped fishing in marine reserveTwo Auckland holidaymakers suspected of illegally fishing inside a Northland marine reserve could face charges.06 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandCameras to prevent dumping of fishNew technology designed to prevent fish dumping by the country's commercial fishing fleet will be unveiled today.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe one that didn't get awayBefore Michelle Goodhew started catching babies, she was catching fish.17 Nov 04:30 PM
SportGeoff Thomas: Snapper comp with a differenceA unique fishing contest next week is an opportunity for families to go fishing and win a prize.15 Nov 08:29 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Fickle snapper prove elusive in gulfThe gannets set their sharp wings like those on a jet plane.08 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestylePopular race attracts wide variety of sailors and craftAt just 119 nautical miles, next weekend's Coastal Classic Yacht Race is far from being New Zealand's longest coastal race.18 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Use current to get big snapperWhen fishing in places like the Rangitoto Channel, Tauranga Harbour or any harbour with strong currents, the bigger snapper hang back from the boat.18 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Change to snapper rules stupid and unnecessaryThe changes to the recreational snapper fishery on the east coast of the North Island will result in more fish being killed, and will not solve the perceived problem of diminishing fish stocks.05 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandTrout fishing season beginsHundreds of anglers took to the waters of Lake Tarawera near Rotorua today for the opening of the 2013 trout fishing season. Beautiful weather greeted fisherman as they ventured out onto the lake before sunrise to take their positions.Watch01 Oct 04:51 AM
OpinionMandy Kupenga: Quota won't raise snapper stocksKiwis love to fish. We do it for recreation, to put some sanity back into our busy lives and to take home a modest, healthy feed for our family.24 Sep 05:59 AM
OpinionEditorial: Fishers must hold on to united voiceThe willingness of fishing folk to talk up their difficulties arguably outstrips their enthusiasm for whoppers about the ones that get away.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSnapper battle rages on despite winRecreational fishers say they are the losers - despite winning the "rights" to all of a 500 tonne increase in the total allowable snapper catch.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSnapper limits reducedSnapper bag limits in the country's most popular fishery will be reduced from nine to seven, and the minimum legal size increased from 27cms to 30cms from April 1.17 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandWorld-beating tuna destined for fisherman's wallTauranga angler Kevin Baker can tell you - and it doesn't involve filleting or scoffing the whopper tuna he scooped at the weekend.15 Sep 05:30 PM
