The CountryFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
The CountryMinister confirms pro-industry fisheries changes The Government has announced restrictions on fishing boat camera footage. 05 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryHope for recovery: Harvest ban at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi fisheries extendedA local hapū asked for the measures to allow recovery from overfishing and storm events.23 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumThe CountryRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing17 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch10 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper04 Jun 06:00 AM
The Country'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profitThe result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.15 May 03:22 AM
The CountryMPI probe into salmon farm mortality ratesSAFE claims intensive fish farming breaches the Animal Welfare Act.16 Apr 11:58 PM
The CountrySea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative baitThe bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.07 Apr 10:42 PM
The CountryHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supplyLess than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFeedback sought on ‘most significant’ fisheries reform for decadesA review of rock lobster, Pacific bluefin tuna limits ongoing since December. 11 Feb 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigationTVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.11 Feb 04:19 PM
The CountryWatch: ’It was wild!' Hawke’s Bay fisherman reels in possible record-breaking tunaRegan Ellison said it was 'definitely' the best fish he has caught in New Zealand.03 Feb 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryReeling in the fishers: Police called as man chucks pāua into ocean during standoffThe man said he panicked and feared his fishing gear would be taken.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
The CountryWatch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishingSix days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes16 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
The CountryShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
The CountryNZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.31 Oct 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.30 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marinaThe skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.22 Sep 09:06 PM
The Country'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'15 Sep 09:53 PM
The CountryWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
