Fishing News

Latest Fishing Reports - 18/09/26

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

Pacific Bluefin Return to Bay of Islands

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Big Pacific bluefin tuna are again turning up around Cape Brett as spring arrives, continuing a remarkable run of Northland captures

Latest Fishing Reports - 04/09/26

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

New Lifejacket Rules Progress

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill has passed its Third Reading in Parliament.

Dad's Gift Sorted. You're Welcome

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Get Dad ready for his spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine

Rapala Hydro Tackle Storage System

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Rapala Hydro Tackle Box series is a complete tackle storage system, combining rugged waterproof protection with practical features

Stoney Creek: Purpose-Built for Sun Protection

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Spring can deliver four seasons in a single day. Stoney Creek’s SUNSHIELD HOODIE is built to perform through it all

Shellfish Offending Costs Recreational Fishers

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Over the past month, multiple recreational fishers were fined thousands of dollars for marine offences.

Reopening Whangārei Harbour for Recreational Scallops

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Latest Fishing Reports - 21/08/26

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

NZ Fishing News Spring Magazine Sneak Peek

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Get ready for spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine, in stores from Monday, August 24th

Stabicraft Named Grand Prize Boat Partner for The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

XPO Exhibitions announces Stabicraft as the Official Grand Prize Boat Partner for The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show for 2027 and 2028

New Research Quantifies Recreational Snapper Release & Mortality

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

New Fisheries NZ research has quantified, for the first time fishery-wide, how many recreationally caught snapper die after being returned to the water

Latest Fishing Reports - 07/08/26

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

Proposed Crayfish Management Measures at Great Barrier Island

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Fisheries is requesting feedback on proposed changes to rock lobster management around Aotea Great Barrier Island

Latest Fishing Reports - 24/07/26

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

Important Listening for World Drowning Prevention Day

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 25 July, is World Drowning Prevention Day. To mark it, the NZ Sport Fishing Council has released the latest Pod and Reel podcast

Fines & Community Work for Fisheries Offending

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

“People who choose to ignore the fishing rules need to know there will be consequences.” says Fisheries New Zealand

Latest Fishing Reports - 09/07/26

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine

Yamaha Volunteers for Rotoroa Island Conservation

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn more about Rotoroa Island's remarkable transformation.