by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 5, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
The Game Animal Council (GAC) is encouraging hunters to take all the necessary safety precautions to look after their mates during the upcoming Roar. “The Roar is the highlight of the hunting calendar, and for some people, it’s bigger than Christmas,” said GAC general...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Depleted scallop fisheries in Northland and most of the Coromandel will be closed to allow them to recover. The closure was announced as part of the twice-yearly review of a selection of fish stocks to support their sustainability. Oceans and fisheries minister David...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 22, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Turtles of the WorldJeffery E. Lovich and Whit GibbonsPrincton University Pres$29.95Reviewed by Esha Chanda A lavishly illustrated guide to the world’s turtles, the book reveals the extraordinary diversity seen among these reptiles. They’ve changed...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 9, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Despite navigating the challenging COVID-19 restrictions, 201 ladies participated in this year’s Fish ’N Chicks Tournament held at the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club. With an unstable weather forecast consistently changing right up until the day before the tournament,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 3, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
Sometimes, there’s more to taking to the waves than first appearances. While fun and adventure are certainly part of the appeal of surfing, there’s another goal behind the small, dedicated group that is encouraging farmers to swap their gumboots for surfboards....
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 3, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features
The DB Clydesdales have long been an iconic part of rural New Zealand history. This majestic team of horses captured the imagination of people of all ages across the decades but lesser-known was the pioneering family behind this mighty troop. Nick and Jill van der...
