At least four whitebait fishermen were spotted on Christchurch’s Avon River, a day after the whitebait season ended following the new rule changes. Previously, people could fish for whitebait from ...

Whitebaiters on the Avon River in Christchurch despite the season ending. Photo / George Heard. At least four whitebait fishermen were spotted on Christchurch’s Avon River, a day after the whitebait ...

More than 400 Russian and Ukrainian seamen are about to land in Christchurch to get deep sea fishing boats back out in the water. The first of two flights chartered by fishing companies will land over ...

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says zero tolerance will be given to people who fish in areas that have been closed to protect threatened marine life like Hector’s dolphins. The warning ...

Dozens of children were introduced to the time-honoured sport of fishing in Christchurch this morning as part of the official 'Take a Kid Fishing' day. North Canterbury Fish & Game released salmon and ...

Most of the Sealord crew members in a Christchurch managed isolation facility for Covid-19 have been released this morning. Thirty-one members of a group of 237 Russian and Ukranian seafarers tested ...

THE Environment Agency has applied for permission to prevent people fishing for Salmon of Sea Trout in Christchurch Harbour for the next ten years. If approved, the order would remain in place for the ...

An abundance of lakes are scattered across Canterbury, offering many a weekend adventure. Pictured is Lake Coleridge, about 90 minutes from Christchurch city. Stacy Squires / The-Press On a sweltering ...