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'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.

Man charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.

A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.

Cameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.

1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.

The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.

Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell

Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.

The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.

The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.

A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.

The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.

The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.

The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.

Harley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.

Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.

One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.

The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.

Tim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.

Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.

I had to convince an adolescent that a hike would be fun. Eventually I wore him down.

Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.

Police are reminding fishermen to stay safe when rock fishing after a rescue that involved Police Search and Rescue and the Westpac helicopter took place in the early hours of Friday, February 16. Video / NZ Police

OPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.

Fishermen Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington were shocked when they caught a kingfish in Northland and it spat out a kahawai. Video / Murray Wootton / J.E. Wilds

"We've caught a marlin every day this year": William Andrews, 11, and his mate Elliot Mobberley, 12, celebrated new years day with their first ever marlin catches. Video / Supplied

OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.

Forget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.

Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.