Fishing
Your catch – from the sea to the kitchen
Make the most of kai moana by treating it the right way from the sea to the ta...
NZ Bait Masters: New competition targets anglers nationwide This King’s Birthday
King's Birthday weekend gets a new reason to hit the water this year.
NZ Bait...
Shellfish limits and intertidal closures on the table for Auckland and Coromandel shores
Fisheries New Zealand has opened a consultation on recreational shellfish harves...
Tonight is your last chance to stop the Fisheries Amendment Bill
Kiwis are voting with their submissions, and they're furious.
SnapCatch Classic brings AI-powered fishing competition to Kiwi anglers
A new nationwide fishing competition is putting modern technology in the hands o...
Kill the Amendment Bill
Shane Jones has ignited a storm at sea. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries ha...
I swerve for seabirds
Seabirds are our friends, leading us to feeding fish, so let's afford them the c...
SnapCatch Fishing Competition launches: Catch – Snap – Compete – Connect
A new nationwide fishing competition launched on 17 March — and it’s built for t...
March 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
The price of petrol is on everyone’s mind, but as I said to some friends, look a...
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets
The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year's Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bon...
Garmin unveils 360-degree sonar with revolutionary Spy Pole
New GT360UHD transducer and first-of-its-kind Spy Pole help anglers see underwat...
Proposed Moeraki shellfish closure opens for public submissions
A two year fisheries closure proposed near Moeraki could halt shellfish gatherin...
National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules
National's conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on...
February 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
Over my lifetime on the water, I have seen many changes take place, but in the p...
A long weekend on the water as fishing competitions crowd the Coromandel
Sitting in the cockpit of our liveaboard in Whangamatā Harbour over the long W...
Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the sma...
Snapper jigs – six of the best!
“Hi, I’m Mark and I’m a lure addict...” Yes, folks, it’s a disease, not a choice...
Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 XL live sonar raises the bar for real time fishing
Surface to surface clarity, wider coverage, and faster switching bring live sona...
Fisheries New Zealand warns after mussel poaching in Ōhiwa Harbour
Fisheries New Zealand has stepped up patrols in Ōhiwa Harbour after fishery offi...
Hunting an XL kingfish off Cape Colville
Live bait, current, and commitment aboard a Kingfisher 510 Powercat
December 2025 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
Tackle the tackle before it all turns to tears.
January can often be the most...
Great Barrier snapper mission aboard the Kingfisher 510 Powercat
A 180km offshore run, stubborn kingfish, and shallow water snapper on a real Gre...
Rock lobster closures confirmed as Government moves to tackle urchin barrens
Major new closures and daily limit changes will reshape rock lobster fishing acr...
Waitaki access restored as Rooneys Ramp brings the river back to life
The Waitaki River boat ramp at State Highway 1 has had a long overdue upgrade, r...
Lockey Hawtree’s record broadbill fires up the East Coast
A junior angler’s world record broadbill highlights the strength of New Zealand’...
Napier commercial fisher sentenced after illegal dumping and unreported catch
Flatfish and snapper offences highlight ongoing pressure on local fisheries
Kaipara leader urges Kai Iwi Lakes closure to protect against gold clam threat
Kaipara leader Ric Parore is calling for Kai Iwi Lakes to be closed to boating b...
One Ocean Protest opens the door to urgent public submissions
Productive talks with the Minister lead to a fast-tracked consultation window on...
Shane Jones speaks to Northland sport fishers about Marlin, but avoids Hauraki Gulf concerns
Jones fronts Northland clubs
Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones met N...
One Ocean Protest challenges Shane Jones over marlin comments in new Sunday statement
One Ocean Protest releases Sunday response after major Auckland convoy
One Ocea...
One Ocean protest brings Mission Bay to a standstill
A waterfront filled with sound and colour
Mission Bay doesn’t often fall quiet,...
Breaking: One Ocean Protest
The convoy is on the road.
11:00am
Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay are becomi...
One Ocean protest group confirms driving route for Saturday rally
Organisers of the upcoming One Ocean protest have released the full driving rout...
One Ocean Protest builds momentum as LegaSea pushes for fair fishing rules
The first One Ocean Protest takes place this Saturday as pressure grows for fair...
One Ocean Protest: recreational fishers rally to defend fair access in the Hauraki Gulf
Grassroots movement challenges commercial carve-outs inside protected waters.
Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing
PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater....
The spring run, open water, and fat, healthy trout all point to a season that promises plenty for bo...
A fresh season, fat trout, and miles of wake-worthy water.
Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel: The ultimate saltwater jigging companion for Kiwi anglers
The Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel delivers power, precision, and durability for...
Purekraft Boats Game On Tournament returns this summer
The Purekraft Boats Game On Tournament returns to Tauranga this January, promisi...