by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 12, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
A broken collarbone did not stop a Whakatāne teenager from reeling in a black marlin that weighed more than 360kg – a feat that now sees him on track to break the record for a New Zealand junior on a 37 line class. Wyatt Johnston, 15, says he used his left arm – which...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 12, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, NZ made
For those who enjoy the great New Zealand outdoors, appreciating our pristine environment and landscape is often an intrinsic part of the enjoyment. And with this in mind, reducing our environmental impact and footprint is of growing focus. Hence the so-called ‘tiny...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 15, 2020 | Archive, Editor's pick
Our final issue for this year is now out and if you want to receive the next one straight in your inbox, subscribe to our free digital edition here. Our cover story this month features Northland conservationist Dr Gordon Hosking, who has spent decades protecting New...
by Tony Orman | Dec 15, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Good Friday 2016 will be a day Southland high country station workers Ryan Carr and Dan Keys will never forget. On a pig hunting trip, the duo got two boars – 270 and 348lbs. The second wild boar was of a size that is hard to imagine. After gutting, the animal weighed...
by Esha Chanda | Dec 14, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
The Tanekaha Tracks is one of the most popular New Zealand tracks for the walking fraternity. On the southern slopes of the Brynderwyn Hills, it’s just 10 minutes from Mangawhai, and in the last 12 months, it’s seen more than 6000 visitors. That’s quite some foot...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 11, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
A new OECD report warns that urgent action is needed to reduce over-fishing, improve fisheries management, and reform support to the sector, or the world will fail to meet a key United Nations goal on the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and marine...
