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Orange Roughy Fishery Cutback "Too Little, Too Late"
June 2026

Minister Shane Jones announced on June 4, 2026 that the Government is considering closing the country’s largest orange roughy fishery... Read More >

Recreational Fisheries Compliance Update
June 2026

Recreational fishers who took too much shellfish along with obstructing fishery officers were ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines... Read More >

Latest Fishing Reports - 29/05/26
May 2026

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >

Toyota Launches New Hilux Including All-Electric Variant
May 2026

The iconic Toyota Hilux turns 50 in NZ this year, just as the model enters a new era of diesel, hybrid, and now electric power... Read More >

NZ Fishing News Winter Magazine Out Now!
May 2026

There’s plenty of great fishing content to read by the fire this winter with the latest NZ Fishing News winter 2026 magazine... Read More >

Simrad NSO 4 - Redefining Premium Helm Control
May 2026

Simrad has introduced the NSO 4 multifunction display (MFD), a next-generation command centre for serious fishing applications... Read More >

Garmin Launches OnBoard System
May 2026

Garmin has introduced its new OnBoard system, a wireless man overboard detection and engine cutoff solution to improve on-water safety... Read More >

Review of management measures for shellfish harvesting in Auckland & Coromandel
May 2026

Fisheries New Zealand is reviewing the management measures for recreational shellfish harvesting... Read More >

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New Survey Finds Kiwis Reject Fishing Reforms
May 2026

Most Kiwis reject contentious changes in the Fisheries Amendment Bill, according to research released ahead of public submissions... Read More >

Furuno NavNet TZtouchXL (TZTXL) Advancements
May 2026

Furuno has announced the latest advancement of its NavNet TZtouchXL (TZTXL) series, now enhanced by the powerful new V26.11 software update... Read More >

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    Tauranga Fishing Report - 28/05/26

    Tarakihi on the bite Trips are few and far between at this time of year,... Read More >

    28 May 2026
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    Canterbury Fishing Report - 28/05/26

    Fresh and salt turning it on! It is not very often I get to say... Read More >

    28 May 2026
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    Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 28/05/26

    Lures paying dividends We finally had a break in the SE winds that have been... Read More >

    28 May 2026
    Saltwater Fishing Reports
    Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 28/05/26

    Snapper and gurnard in the harbour The weather has finally taken a turn for the... Read More >

    28 May 2026