Locator beacon makes for a speedy rescue for Kaweka Forest injured trout angler
The pair were trout fishing on the Ngaruroro River in the Kaweka Ranges.
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Revealed: Recreational fishers in the Gulf catch twice as much snapper as commercial - Niwa
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Boat seized after three men caught 99 snapper
Boat had five times the legal limit - 99 snapper between three men.
Search underway for missing fisherman in Canterbury
The man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Twizel-Tekapo area on Saturday.
Watch: Hammerhead sharks dazzle in surprise drone footage
A school of hammerheads gave a group of friends a magical Far North surprise.
'It was massive': Huge mako shark leaps on to boat roof
'I told my mate to gas the boat to get out of here.'
Man sentenced after selling half a tonne of crayfish on black market
The illegal catch was usually sold pre-cooked for between $700 and $1310 per load.
'Very sorry' anglers caught catching snapper in NZ's oldest marine reserve
It has been protected for 45 years, but the fishers allegedly claimed they did not know.
Fishers urged to clean up after themselves after 5yo gets hooked
Trip to the hospital for 'little fella' after hooks embedded in his calf.
Australian 'Karen' threatens fisherman with police
A 'Karen' threatened to call the police on a fisherman after a fish he caught died.
Teen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin
15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.
Clarke Gayford: Which is NZ's best coast?
Clarke Gayford encourages Kiwis to explore parts of NZ they haven't seen this summer.
Clarke Gayford on luxury travel in NZ
Kiwis are learning that we have luxury worth paying for right here at home.
Clarke Gayford: 'Prettiest fishing destination on the planet'
An unlikely spot in the South Island has become a desirable destination for trout anglers.
Clarke Gayford and Nins Bin, Kaikōura
Clark Gayford on the next step in New Zealand's food journey.
Clarke Gayford uncovers Rotorua's secrets
Clarke Gayford discovers Rotorua's holds many fishing secrets - if you know who to ask.
Family indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accident
Whitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.
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Rock fishermen reminded to wear lifejackets as search continues for missing man
Searchers were now hoping for a 'miracle' as the man remains missing this afternoon.
Search to continue for fisherman missing at Bethells Beach
Police search and rescue teams will be out looking for the fisherman today.
Fisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beach
A police Eagle helicopter was unable to find this fisherman this afternoon.
A fishy tale of a trout caught thrice
A 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.
Kai Ika: Marae and fishers team up to slash waste
They've transformed 84 tonnes of what would have been scraps into delicious meals.
GO NZ: Fly fishing trips and expert tips for the backcounty
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Pumped up: What's the alternative to $4b hydro scheme?
Electricity market would be fundamentally changed by scheme labelled an overbuild.
Mussel warning after spike in food poisoning
New Zealand Food Safety urging people to ensure the shellfish they eat is properly cooked.
Andrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishing
COMMENT: "It may very well be time to stop fishing so we can fish."
Andrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishing
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Hauraki Gulf crayfish take slashed in half - scientists say not enough
'A bag limit is pretty meaningless when you can't even catch one.'
Game on - sports to resume under level 2
Hunters get ready - a delayed duck shooting season kicks off next Saturday.
Police, MPI sting sees 150 paua, 284 kina released, poachers fined
150 paua, 284 kina and five undersized crayfish were seized and returned to the ocean.
'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach
"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.
'This snapper thought he was safe for a month - thought wrong'
Some anglers living on the beach are reportedly using fishing drones during lockdown.