Fishery officers stop illegal snapper sales
Fisheries officers have stopped a group of commercial fishers in the Thames area who were allegedly under-reporting catches and unlawfully supplying snapper. The Ministry of Primary Industries...
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Catfish Cull is calling
The 2020 Rosemergy Catfish Cull happens at Lake Taupo again this year, in efforts to eradicate or at least reduce the number of the pest fish from the lake. Each year divers arm themselves with...
13:21 Tuesday 17 December
Fish In Focus - King Salmon
King salmon is a fish worthy of its name, prized for its rich flavour and delicate texture. A member of the Salmonidae family (trout, salmon), king salmon was introduced to New Zealand in the early 20th...
13:17 Tuesday 17 December
Improved facilities for the summer
Those folk in Mercury Bay have been enjoying the new town upgrade with the improved outdoor dining areas, walkways, murals and artwork all depicting the navigational and nautical theme incorporating the...
13:10 Tuesday 17 December
Alf Rendell celebrates 102
Local legend and Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club member Alf Rendell has reached the grand age of 102. Born in November 1917, he came to the small, coastal fishing village of Tauranga as an eight-month-old...
11:42 Tuesday 17 December
Where are all the John Dory?
The John Dory appear to have almost disappeared from our beaches over the winter months. The John Dory has been called “a vacuum cleaner” as it can swallow some quite large fish with an expandable...
11:36 Tuesday 17 December
Recent Headlines
Tongariro National Trout Centre
As Christmas approaches, many holiday makers and more than a few handy fishermen flock to the Lake Taupo district to, among other things get out on the boat and throw a rod over the side for a spot of...
11:13 Tuesday 17 December
Areas targeted for closure
Prime fishing areas in the Bay of Plenty have been targeted for closure and LegaSea along with local fishers are pushing back. The closures of some reefs and islands in the area around Motiti are supported...
11:07 Tuesday 17 December
Named the best in NZ
Outstanding innovation and a tremendous work ethic has seen Bridge Marina Travelift Ltd win the inaugural “Boatyard of the Year” award at this year's NZ Marina Operators' Association conference....
11:04 Tuesday 17 December
Expedition race combo
The 16th Legends regatta unfurled at Great Mercury Island at Labour Weekend, with hosts Mount Maunganui Yacht Club. The concept a combination of expedition and race regatta. Great Mercury...
10:50 Tuesday 17 December
Volunteers recognised at Coastguard Awards
Volunteers from the Bay of Plenty took out five of seven awards at the Coastguard New Zealand Awards of Excellence recently. The annual ceremony recognises the dedication of Coastguard volunteers to saving...
15:44 Monday 16 December
Earlier News
Not the normal actions of a Skipper
Two hours from home
Catfish threat
Reaction to Motiti marine reserves
Taupo Waka Ama event popular
So you want to catch a kingfish
Rare whales due in our waters
38th Gulf Classic Regatta
Power put to the test
Disco creates plenty of smooth moves