Boat Reviews
Yamaha CrossWave Review
October 2026Yamaha’s CrossWave has arrived in NZ and is generating plenty of hype from anglers wanting a premium hybrid between a small boat and a PWC... Read More >
Extreme Boats 696 Xpedition Amphibious & 746 Game King Review
August 2026The NZ Fishing News team hit the Hauraki Gulf to check out Extreme Boats' brand-spanking new 696 Xpedition Ampibious & 746 Game King... Read More >
Proline Alloy 1860 HT Review
March 2026The NZ Fishing News crew gets familiar with a new 'little' work boat packed with the latest Garmin electronics and powered by Yamaha... Read More >
Purekraft 770HT Review
March 2026NZ Fishing News editor Nick Jones checks out another showstopper from the Purecraft stable - the 770HT... Read More >
Fin Chaser Amphibious 600HTA & 700HTA Electric Review
December 2025Rigs like the Fin Chaser 600HTA and 700HTA Electric have changed the way Kiwis can launch, fish, and explore... Read More >
Purekraft 700 HT Review
September 2025A year since stepping foot on a Purekraft, it was exciting to get the call-up to check out a brand-spanking new Purekraft 700 HT.... Read More >
Review: Twin Coast Marine's Stabicraft 2350 Supercab
June 2025The new Stabicraft 2350 is a ground-up redesign with an emphasis on offshore performance and customisable cabin amenities.... Read More >
Proline Alloy: Raw Fishing Weapons
March 2025Extreme Boats has just released its Proline Alloy range, targeted at budget-conscious anglers and divers. We review the first two models. ... Read More >
Rayglass Legend 3000 Boat Review
March 2025A fishing trip to Great Barrier Island is always a grand idea, particularly aboard a couple of state-of-the-art fibreglass vessels.... Read More >
Purekraft 770HT Diesel and 800HT Review
September 2024Nick Jones takes a trip to Mayor Island on a pair of exceptional alloy boats.... Read More >
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Latest Articles
Yamaha CrossWave Review
October 2026Yamaha’s CrossWave has arrived in NZ and is generating plenty of hype from anglers wanting a premium hybrid between a small boat and a PWC... Read More >
Cubing for Yellowfin and Other Species
October 2026The cubing process Mark Kitteridge uses has been very successful on many occasions all over the Pacific in various destinations... Read More >
Yellowfin Tuna Trolling & Topwater Fishing
October 2026If there’s one thing the last season has taught Kiwi anglers, it’s that yellowfin can be found in places – and conditions – that might surprise... Read More >
Trout Fishing in Rabbit Country
October 2026Early to mid-December is a great time to be fishing for both trout and perch... Read More >
Spearfishing Tips & Tricks
September 2026The South Seas Spearo team provide some salient advice for spearfishers about how to get the most out of their time in the salt this season... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 29/10/26
'Softly softly' approach to workups. Now is the time most inshore snapper fishers dream of... Read More >
Rotorua Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Fantastic fishing set to only get better! The fishing around the Rotorua region has been... Read More >
Eastern Coromandel Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Kingfish, snapper and crayfish on the menu. The anticipation is building as we find ourselves... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Fishing and diving heating up. Let’s start on a positive note this week, as water... Read More >
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Softbait Fishing - Part 1 - gear selection
John Eichlesheim writes an article about selecting the right equipment for softbait fishing... Read More >
Softbait fishing Pt 2 - tips and tricks
Techniques, tips and tricks of softbait fishing – getting the most from your soft baits.... Read More >
Surfcasting - setting yourself up
Gary Kemsley helps sort out the necessary gear for intending surf fishers.... Read More >
Squid - How to catch them
Squid fishing is a rapidly growing aspect of fishing - Paul Senior shares some hints and tips to get started.... Read More >